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Battle Creek Park
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lawrence Fitzpatrick made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 minutes, Rene Bowles mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lancaster FC and the SHEBA FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Rene Bowles hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. In the 5th minute of the game Freddie Villalobos made a throw-in which Gláuber Fernandez played forward. The audience thought a goal was coming when Felipe Freire got free with Wilton Vilter in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Felipe Freire recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 17th match minute, Lancaster FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lawrence Fitzpatrick to maneuver through the defense. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind SHEBA FC's goalkeeper Caleb Gallagher, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Freddie Villalobos fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SHEBA FC's protests and gave Freddie Villalobos a yellow card for diving instead. Freddie Villalobos kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Felipe Freire in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Wilton Vilter, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Lawrence Fitzpatrick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 45 played minutes SHEBA FC got a freekick which was hit by Abel Sarmento. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

SHEBA FC's Caleb Gallagher proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save SHEBA FC from getting a goal against them. If Lawrence Fitzpatrick had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Lancaster FC's Rene Bowles got a free kick in the 57th minute. When SHEBA FC's Felipe Freire in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lancaster FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gláuber Fernandez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 63 played minutes Lancaster FC got a freekick which was hit by Adalberto Rector. Felipe Freire kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Wilton Vilter took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felipe Freire, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gláuber Fernandez took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wilton Vilter. Wilton Vilter dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. The supporters of SHEBA FC booed when Lancaster FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rene Bowles didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute, one of Lancaster FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Lancaster FC. Lancaster FC:s Wilton Vilter showed great skill when he stopped Freddie Villalobos:s penalty. Rene Bowles kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the match, Lancaster FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gláuber Fernandez came free, but Wilton Vilter reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 92 played minutes, SHEBA FC's Freddie Villalobos shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Wilton Vilter 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 SHEBA FC reached it. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The SHEBA FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Lancaster FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.