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El Diego
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Curt Lay in the 9th minute of play forced Saranda's goalkeeper Jack Barbour to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonas Caballero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thanh Mayberry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Karl Blair hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Jonas Caballero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dario Meredith's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Myles Chase in the 15th minute of play forced Las Vegas Futbol Club's goalkeeper Jonas Caballero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Thanh Mayberry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Caballero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Meredith in the 17th minute of play forced Las Vegas Futbol Club's goalkeeper Jonas Caballero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonas Caballero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dario Meredith, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 21 minutes, Xavier Tatum mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Saranda and the Las Vegas Futbol Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. Curt Lay blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jack Barbour having to make a save. Dallas Holbrook came free with the goalkeeper in the 24th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jack Barbour could save by the left post. After some careless play in the Saranda defense, Jeffrey Hollandsworth kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jack Barbour. The Saranda fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jack Barbour should have stopped the shot. Jack Barbour made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dallas Holbrook in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute, Myles Chase ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonas Caballero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Meredith in the 38th minute of play forced Las Vegas Futbol Club's goalkeeper Jonas Caballero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Saranda's Dario Meredith nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonas Caballero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. In the 45th minute Xavier Tatum shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Caballero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, Las Vegas Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Dario Meredith came free, but Jonas Caballero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonas Caballero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Myles Chase in the 48th minute of play. After the first half Saranda were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Curt Lay to make the kick off. A collision led to Las Vegas Futbol Club getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Jeffrey Hollandsworth hit a great ball. Jonas Caballero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Myles Chase in the 56th minute of play. 57 minutes into the game, one of Las Vegas Futbol Club:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Jonas Caballero went to the wrong direction when Walter Goss was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Curt Lay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jack Barbour having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dario Meredith got free with Jonas Caballero in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Franklin Horner's late challenge caught a Saranda's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Franklin Horner helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Las Vegas Futbol Club's Dallas Holbrook got a free kick in the 71st minute. In the 73rd minute Saranda were awarded a corner. Walter Goss went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Saranda's corner Antoine Barnard fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jonas Caballero quite easily take care of the ball. The supporters of Las Vegas Futbol Club booed when Saranda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesus Beltre didn't get a good kick on the ball. 84 minutes into the game, Dario Meredith cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Jonas Caballero was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jonas Caballero was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Xavier Tatum showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-6 in the 88 minute of play. Dario Meredith could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Jonas Caballero made a huge save. After 96 played minutes Saranda got a freekick which was hit by Jerome Wilkins. After 97 played minutes, Las Vegas Futbol Club's Dallas Holbrook shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jack Barbour came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Las Vegas Futbol Club reached it. Saranda's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.