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Carlsbad Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edmundo McKinley made the kick off which started today's match. Trinidad Felix made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edmundo McKinley in the 4th minute of play. After having played for 6 minutes, Colby Hobson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. São Paulo F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Colby Hobson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Los Americans FC's Eric Haynes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Los Americans FC from getting a goal against them. If Sammy Beach had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Freddy Alley took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 17th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Trinidad Felix. São Paulo F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Los Americans FC booed when São Paulo F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilbert Bowers didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eric Haynes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joey Quinones in the 21st minute. When São Paulo F.C's Brock Bond in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Americans FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sammy Beach in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Trinidad Felix saved São Paulo F.C from getting behind. After 28th play minutes Sammy Beach shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Trinidad Felix and just under the crossbar into goal. Trinidad Felix showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sammy Beach in the 31st minute of the match. Trinidad Felix took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmundo McKinley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes into the game, Wilbert Bowers was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. São Paulo F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Americans FC the free kick. Wilbert Bowers kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Rodger Waldron took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 37th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Trinidad Felix. São Paulo F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Brock Bond fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eric Haynes having to interfere. Willie Dominguez charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Willie Dominguez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Willie Dominguez kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

After a defensive mix-up in São Paulo F.C's zone, Edmundo McKinley stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Trinidad Felix came out of the goal and Edmundo McKinley tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Joey Quinones had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sammy Beach in the 68thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Trinidad Felix, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Joey Quinones hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After having played for 71 minutes, Octavio Cermak managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Americans FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Octavio Cermak was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Los Americans FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Olin McRae hit a great ball. Eric Haynes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brock Bond in the 73rd minute of play. Brock Bond fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eric Haynes having to interfere. In the 77th minute Joey Quinones shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eric Haynes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of São Paulo F.C booed when Los Americans FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Bonner didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brock Bond sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sammy Beach recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Colby Hobson charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Colby Hobson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Los Americans FC booed when São Paulo F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Colby Hobson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Wilbert Bowers managed to get in a good position for a shot. São Paulo F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Wilbert Bowers was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eric Haynes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Brock Bond had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Los Americans FC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over São Paulo F.C's much stronger midfield.