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Shady Spring
Spectators: 8477 (Terracing: 6359, Seating: 1949, VIP seats: 169) Shady Spring FC's Rodrigo Reed started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A collision led to Shady Spring FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Fitz Williams hit a great ball. Alaska Anchorage FC's Houston Guy got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Alaska Anchorage FC's Peter Björnberg in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Shady Spring FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 13th play minutes Peter Björnberg shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Alonso Pacheco and just under the crossbar into goal. When Alaska Anchorage FC's Peter Björnberg in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Shady Spring FC's goalie prevented a goal. The Alaska Anchorage FC fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when Alaska Anchorage FC's Peter Björnberg looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 20thth minute of the game Peter Björnberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Shady Spring FC's Alonso Pacheco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Peter Björnberg in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alonso Pacheco saved Shady Spring FC from getting behind. When Alaska Anchorage FC's Peter Björnberg in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Shady Spring FC's goalie prevented a goal. Alaska Anchorage FC's Hector Nelleboedske played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodrigo Reed in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Peter Björnberg 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. After having played for 34 minutes, Peter Björnberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alaska Anchorage FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Peter Björnberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Peter Björnberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 38 minutes into the match, Shady Spring FC's goal looked a bit too open when Peter Björnberg came free, but Alonso Pacheco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peter Björnberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Peter Björnberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alonso Pacheco having to make a save. In the 47th minute Peter Björnberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alonso Pacheco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half Alaska Anchorage FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Reggie Braden's late challenge caught a Alaska Anchorage FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Reggie Braden helped the player get up and apologised. Alaska Anchorage FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Houston Guy in the 53rd minute. If Peter Björnberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Shady Spring FC's Alonso Pacheco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Peter Björnberg in the 57th minute of play. The supporters of Shady Spring FC booed when Alaska Anchorage FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Muhammet-Enes Ramazan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Alaska Anchorage FC's Peter Björnberg got a free kick in the 65th minute. Alaska Anchorage FC's Hector Nelleboedske played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodrigo Reed in the 67th minute of play. Hector Nelleboedske made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Reed in the 67th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Hernando Casado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alonso Pacheco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Peter Björnberg in the 71st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peter Björnberg got free with Alonso Pacheco in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 75 minutes into the match, Shady Spring FC's goalkeeper Alonso Pacheco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Peter Björnberg. Peter Björnberg came free with the goalkeeper in the 77th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alonso Pacheco could save by the left post. Alaska Anchorage FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Houston Guy in the 78th minute. After taking down the ball on Alaska Anchorage FC's corner Houston Guy fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Alonso Pacheco quite easily take care of the ball. In the 81st minute, Peter Björnberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alonso Pacheco was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Peter Björnberg capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Peter Björnberg really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. Curt Sierra's late challenge caught a Alaska Anchorage FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Curt Sierra helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Shady Spring FC's Curt Sierra got a free kick in the 87th minute. A hard shot 88 in the game by Peter Björnberg from a close distance when the talented Alonso Pacheco managed to make a qualified save. Shady Spring FC's players were relieved. Alonso Pacheco made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Peter Björnberg sent off a good shot on target. Armen Mkhitaryan kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Alaska Anchorage FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.