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East Patchogue
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Leland Rubio kicked off to start the match. The supporters of John Hartford FC booed when JYJ3 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Houston Shah didn't get a good kick on the ball. Don Holland could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Whitney Swift made a huge save. With a little luck, John Hartford FC's Whitney Swift got control of the ball when Don Holland tried to sneak it across the goal line. Don Holland could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Whitney Swift made a huge save. Rocco Berg took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Denny Coppack. Denny Coppack 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. If Don Holland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bryant Ring took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 31st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Denny Coppack. JYJ3 FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When John Hartford FC's Leland Rubio in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JYJ3 FC's goalie prevented a goal. Denny Coppack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leland Rubio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Whitney Swift was out of position in the 36 minute of play, and Ted Muller capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ted Muller really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. John Hartford FC's attack was well implemented in the 42nd minute, but when Leland Rubio was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. In the 45thth minute of the game Leland Rubio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JYJ3 FC's Denny Coppack was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Ted Muller charged in rather forcefully in the 50th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ted Muller the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ted Muller kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Whitney Swift showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Don Holland, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. John Hartford FC's Whitney Swift played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ted Muller in the 55th minute of play. John Hartford FC's Christian Kruse got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Leland Rubio kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Denny Coppack. That made the score 1-2 in the 63 minute of play. If Don Holland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. John Hartford FC's Wayne MacKenzie was substituted for Wilton Lowery. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Reyes Rivas managed to get in a good position for a shot. John Hartford FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Reyes Rivas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Denny Coppack breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leland Rubio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. John Hartford FC's Rickey Decker was substituted for Rocco Berg. Leland Rubio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Denny Coppack tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Leland Rubio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a defensive mix-up in JYJ3 FC's zone, Logan Barajas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Denny Coppack came out of the goal and Logan Barajas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Leland Rubio who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 87thth minute tested the skills of Denny Coppack when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 88 minutes into the game, JYJ3 FC's Houston Shah nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Whitney Swift made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 93rd match minute, John Hartford FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reyes Rivas to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of John Hartford FC booed when JYJ3 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wendell Macias didn't get a good kick on the ball. John Hartford FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.