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Brookfield
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Arnoldo Stahl took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shawn Diamond in the 3rd minute of play forced Las Vegas Hawks's goalkeeper Charlie Herget to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Brainerd FC's Alex Pearson got control of the ball when Ferdinand Newman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Las Vegas Hawks's Charlie Herget played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnoldo Stahl in the 8th minute of play. Dante Castillo De Reyes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th match minute, Brainerd FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincent Weiss to maneuver through the defense. After 20 played minutes Dante Castillo De Reyes rounded Brainerd FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Charlie Herget stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arnoldo Stahl's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. In the 30thth minute of the game Dante Castillo De Reyes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Brainerd FC's Alex Pearson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alex Pearson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dante Castillo De Reyes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Las Vegas Hawks's Ferdinand Newman got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Las Vegas Hawks's Charlie Herget played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnoldo Stahl in the 37th minute of play. Ferdinand Newman came free with the goalkeeper in the 39th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alex Pearson could save by the left post. When Jackson McGrath fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brainerd FC's protests and gave Jackson McGrath a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Brainerd FC's Jackson McGrath got a free kick in the 40th minute. Alex Pearson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dante Castillo De Reyes, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. If Ferdinand Newman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Charlie Herget made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shawn Diamond in the 48th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dante Castillo De Reyes to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52ndth minute of the game Ferdinand Newman who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Brainerd FC's Alex Pearson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Arnoldo Stahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Charlie Herget tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Shawn Diamond fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Charlie Herget having to interfere. 58 minutes into the match, Las Vegas Hawks's goal looked a bit too open when Arnoldo Stahl came free, but Charlie Herget reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Las Vegas Hawks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Al Durham to maneuver through the defense. 65 minutes into the game, Las Vegas Hawks's Marquis Keys nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alex Pearson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After having played for 69 minutes, Ferdinand Newman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Las Vegas Hawks's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ferdinand Newman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ferdinand Newman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Pearson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dante Castillo De Reyes in the 74th minute of play. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Brainerd FC's goalkeeper Alex Pearson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Brainerd FC's Shawn Diamond got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ferdinand Newman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alex Pearson having to make a save. Brainerd FC's Alex Pearson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinand Newman in the 84th minute of play. Arnoldo Stahl recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 92 minutes into the match, Brainerd FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dante Castillo De Reyes came free, but Alex Pearson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnoldo Stahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Charlie Herget tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Las Vegas Hawks had won after a very even match.