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Carden Stadium
Spectators: 6728 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Léon McCormick made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Raines in the 3rd minute of play forced Carden FC's goalkeeper Jérôme Newsome to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Léon McCormick's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcellin Bourgeau was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. Eli Willis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcellin Bourgeau having to interfere. Eli Willis struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Marcellin Bourgeau didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Carden FC. Eli Willis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Marcellin Bourgeau made a huge save. Marcellin Bourgeau made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eli Willis in the 15th minute. Eli Willis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Marcellin Bourgeau made a huge save. If Bruno Raines had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Murdochville FC's Marcellin Bourgeau got control of the ball when Eli Willis tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 26th minute Léon McCormick suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marty Lespérance during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Lucien Gareau walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Jérôme Newsome took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Raines, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roger Charest kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Jérôme Newsome showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Raines in the 33rd minute of the match. 35 minutes into the match, Carden FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jesse Holloway came free, but Jérôme Newsome reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Jesse Holloway came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Murdochville 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 Jesse Holloway couldn't finish the play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Bruno Raines managed to get in a good position for a shot. Murdochville FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bruno Raines was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jérôme Newsome breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bruno Raines sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Murdochville FC's zone, Eli Willis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcellin Bourgeau came out of the goal and Eli Willis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Jesse Holloway came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Murdochville 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 Jesse Holloway couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Jesse Holloway managed to get in a good position for a shot. Murdochville FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jesse Holloway was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jérôme Newsome breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dion Jodion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eli Willis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcellin Bourgeau having to interfere. Eli Willis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Marcellin Bourgeau tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carden FC's Jérôme Newsome proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to save Carden FC from getting a goal against them. Murdochville FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.