League

Luseland Park
Spectators: 6714 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 0) Tracy AFC's Denis Dawkins got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Glen Reid might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Berry Cardenas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Glen Reid ran back to his position shaking his head. 13 minutes into the match, Tracy AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Royal Whitman came free, but Philbert Guinn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luseland FC's Royal Whitman got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A hard shot 17 in the game by Loren Patel from a close distance when the talented Philbert Guinn managed to make a qualified save. Tracy AFC's players were relieved. 19 minutes into the game, Royal Whitman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Philbert Guinn. Royal Whitman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Glen Reid sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Denis Dawkins fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Berry Cardenas having to interfere. Denis Dawkins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Philbert Guinn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Royal Whitman, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Royal Whitman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philbert Guinn having to interfere. The supporters of Luseland FC booed when Tracy AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vince Caballero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Glen Reid kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Royal Whitman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Philbert Guinn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 46th match minute, Tracy AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Willy Comer to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Royal Whitman in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Philbert Guinn prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The wind increased when Denis Dawkins made the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Royal Whitman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Philbert Guinn was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. Tracy AFC were furious when Honoré Bateman was red carded, 55 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Philbert Guinn went to the wrong direction when Amédée Dubois was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Luseland FC's goalkeeper Berry Cardenas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Loren Patel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Philbert Guinn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Luseland FC's Royal Whitman in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tracy AFC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Tracy AFC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Palmer Arcouet hit a great ball. When Luseland FC's Royal Whitman, in the 72nd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Luseland FC. Willy Comer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Berry Cardenas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A well-hit corner resulted in Royal Whitman heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. If Royal Whitman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Loren Patel came up free with the goalie in the 98th minute, the Luseland FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Loren Patel couldn't finish the play.