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Villa Riviera
Spectators: 6505 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 5) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hank Cavazos made the kick off which started today's match. Fletcher Esposito was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Archie Vance showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 10 minute of play. Archie Vance 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hank Cavazos in the 17th minute of play forced Alianza Troy's goalkeeper Fletcher Esposito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the game, Hank Cavazos recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fletcher Esposito. Hank Cavazos showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. Archie Vance received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Fletcher Esposito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fletcher Esposito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hank Cavazos, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Fletcher Esposito was out of position in the 28 minute of play, and Hank Cavazos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Hank Cavazos really showed his touch with that goal: 4-0. 31 minutes into the match, Alianza Troy's goalkeeper Fletcher Esposito had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Archie Vance. 33 minutes into the match, Alianza Troy's goal looked a bit too open when Hank Cavazos came free, but Fletcher Esposito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fletcher Esposito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hank Cavazos, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 37thth minute of the game Hank Cavazos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alianza Troy's Fletcher Esposito was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Archie Vance received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Fletcher Esposito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ace Earl kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Fletcher Esposito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hank Cavazos in the 45th minute of the match. Fletcher Esposito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hank Cavazos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joaquin Feliciano to make the kick off. During the 53rd minute of the match Joaquin Feliciano completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Joaquin Feliciano a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Alianza Troy's Joaquin Feliciano got a free kick in the 53rd minute. After having played for 60 minutes, Archie Vance managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Long Beach Sharks FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Archie Vance was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kip Whitt during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Walker Lindsay fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 63rd minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball went over. It was a very nice shot. When Long Beach Sharks FC's Archie Vance in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alianza Troy's goalie prevented a goal. Fletcher Esposito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Archie Vance, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Fletcher Esposito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Archie Vance, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Kristofer Crain hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ace Earl during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Long Beach Sharks FC booed when Alianza Troy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ace Earl didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fletcher Esposito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Archie Vance in the 92nd minute of play. Hank Cavazos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Long Beach Sharks FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Alianza Troy for much of the match.