League

Bradford
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ramiro Grubb made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristobal Hurst got free with Esmé Britt in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 6th minute, Wilbert Bernstein got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 10 minutes into the match, Bradford AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ramiro Grubb came free, but Camille Darling reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Esmé Britt made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Cristobal Hurst sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Bradford AFC's zone, Ramiro Grubb stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Camille Darling came out of the goal and Ramiro Grubb tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cristobal Hurst's late challenge caught a Davidson FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristobal Hurst helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Bradford AFC's Cristobal Hurst got a free kick in the 17th minute. Ramiro Grubb sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 28th minute, Ramiro Grubb hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Esmé Britt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilbert Bernstein, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Esmé Britt was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Blaine Ring. Charles Beebe kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Esmé Britt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilbert Bernstein in the 34th minute of play. Ramiro Grubb took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Camille Darling. Camille Darling dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wilbert Bernstein in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Esmé Britt saved Davidson FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramiro Grubb in the 41st minute of play forced Bradford AFC's goalkeeper Camille Darling to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilbert Bernstein recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Esmé Britt didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 52nd minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilbert Bernstein made a kick off. After 62 played minutes Bradford AFC got a freekick which was hit by Wilbert Bernstein. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramiro Grubb in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Camille Darling prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the match, Wilbert Bernstein had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Esmé Britt. Davidson FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wilbert Bernstein was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After 78 played minutes Bradford AFC got a freekick which was hit by Warren Lynch. Camille Darling was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ramiro Grubb showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 80 minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Bradford AFC's Wilbert Bernstein nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Esmé Britt made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. The audience was convinced that Cristobal Hurst's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Esmé Britt was relentless in the 89th minute of the game. After 91 played minutes Davidson FC got a freekick which was hit by Enoch Esparza. Blaine Ring kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Davidson FC's Enoch Esparza got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cristobal Hurst hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. In the 104th minute, one of Bradford AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Bradford AFC. Bradford AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.