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Spectators: 7692 (Terracing: 5770, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Theodore Rosado made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Alianza Troy's goalkeeper Fletcher Esposito, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Sumitami Global's Theodore Rosado in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alianza Troy's goalie prevented a goal. 11 minutes in the game Joaquin Feliciano after having made a beautiful turn got a great opportunity to score and fired away a shot that went just to the left past a relieved Wilford Gaston. A very good opportunity. The supporters of Sumitami Global booed when Alianza Troy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ace Earl didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 14 played minutes Alianza Troy got a freekick which was hit by Joaquin Feliciano. Ernest Riker took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 15th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Fletcher Esposito. Alianza Troy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Ace Earl managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alianza Troy's supporters rose to their feet, but Ace Earl was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilford Gaston breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 20th minute, Phil Booth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benjamin Sheldon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joaquin Feliciano got free with Wilford Gaston in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alianza Troy's Ace Earl got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Wilford Gaston came out of the goal in the 41st minute to try and stop a shot by Alianza Troy's Eldon Coats. But to his dismay, Eldon Coats quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Joaquin Feliciano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alianza Troy's supporters rose to their feet, but Joaquin Feliciano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilford Gaston breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Phil Booth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Fletcher Esposito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Theodore Rosado, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute.

After a rather tough play, Alianza Troy's Ace Earl got a free kick in the 57th minute. An unexpected shot in the 58th minute by Theodore Rosado got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Phil Booth succeeded in the game's 60th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. In the 63rd minute, Alianza Troy's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Phil Booth fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After a rather tough play, Alianza Troy's Eldon Coats got a free kick in the 64th minute. If Phil Booth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eldon Coats fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilford Gaston having to interfere. Fletcher Esposito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Phil Booth in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the game, Sumitami Global's Phil Booth nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fletcher Esposito made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After having played for 78 minutes, Ace Earl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alianza Troy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ace Earl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 79 minutes into the game, Eldon Coats was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alianza Troy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sumitami Global the free kick. In the 79th match minute, Alianza Troy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eldon Coats to maneuver through the defense. Phil Booth in the 81stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fletcher Esposito, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Joaquin Feliciano came free in the 87th minute and tried to tip the ball over Wilford Gaston, but to the joy of Sumitami Global's supporters the ball went over. 89 minutes into the match, Eldon Coats had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wilford Gaston. Sumitami Global's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eldon Coats was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Wilford Gaston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Randy Parrish in the 92nd minute of the match. After having played for 94 minutes, Eldon Coats managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alianza Troy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eldon Coats was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 95th minute, Ace Earl left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alianza Troy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. When the referee ended the match the Alianza Troy players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.