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Walnut Hill Stadium
Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) Tony Franco made the kick off and thus started the match. Porter Poirier's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edward Blum read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Walnut Hill FC's Pete Hammer got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Fruitvale AFC's Edward Blum got control of the ball when Pete Hammer tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pete Hammer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Edward Blum tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pete Hammer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Edward Blum tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Walnut Hill FC's Porter Poirier got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Walnut Hill FC's Pete Hammer came free and shot a quick shot against goal 26 minutes in the game, fortunately Edward Blum had problems saving as it came toward the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Tony Franco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fruitvale AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tony Franco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ray Spencer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Vince Whitaker kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 36 minutes into the game, when Dominique Lindsey put in a rough tackle. In the 36th minute, one of Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill FC. The referee gave Fruitvale AFC a penalty, 38 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Caleb Benitez, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Walnut Hill FC's Ray Spencer. 0-1. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pete Hammer was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Walnut Hill FC booed when Fruitvale AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caleb Benitez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Caleb Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Walnut Hill FC's Gerard Jackson got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Fruitvale AFC's goalkeeper Edward Blum, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 85th minute, Bobby Lujan 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. Pete Hammer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Garth Pringle's late challenge caught a Walnut Hill FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Garth Pringle helped the player get up and apologised. In the 96th minute there was a penalty for Walnut Hill FC. Gerard Jackson stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Edward Blum. 1-1. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Walnut Hill FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.