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Spectators: 8003 (Terracing: 6004, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cameron McCabe took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Darius Burnham came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Los Angeles FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Darius Burnham couldn't finish the play. Cameron McCabe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roger Barry having to interfere. In the 14th minute, Mckinley Hernandez 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. Kareem Blum hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Jayson Faulkner stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mckinley Hernandez's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Sylvester McPherson had several of the Los Angeles FC's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 25 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Jayson Faulkner as he didn't even see the shot coming. When Kareem Blum came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Portugal. The Man fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kareem Blum couldn't finish the play. Darius Burnham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 37th minute Cameron McCabe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roger Barry saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kerry Frye fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jayson Faulkner having to interfere. Sylvester McPherson in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jayson Faulkner, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Kareem Blum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 48th match minute, Los Angeles FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cameron McCabe to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Sylvester McPherson made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Los Angeles FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Donny Simmons hit a great ball. After having played for 57 minutes, Cameron McCabe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Angeles FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cameron McCabe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sylvester McPherson in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jayson Faulkner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Portugal. The Man getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Weldon Willingham hit a great ball. Pablo Roberts struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Roger Barry didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los Angeles FC. In the 72nd minute Cameron McCabe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roger Barry saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th minute Sylvester McPherson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jayson Faulkner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cameron McCabe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Los Angeles FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Pablo Roberts hit a great ball. Mckinley Hernandez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 85 minutes, Darius Burnham mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Los Angeles FC and the Portugal. The Man players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Los Angeles FC's Darius Burnham got a free kick in the 85th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Cameron McCabe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los Angeles FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cameron McCabe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roger Barry breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donny Burris in the 96th minute of play forced Los Angeles FC's goalkeeper Jayson Faulkner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Portugal. The Man had won after a very even match.