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El Dorado Stadium
Spectators: 7115 (Terracing: 5815, Seating: 1200, VIP seats: 100) DeMarcus McCarthy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ted Gipson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Calvin Worley during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Coolidge booed when Atletico Texcali was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Calvin Worley didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atletico Texcali's DeMarcus McCarthy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ted Gipson in the 7th minute of play. After some careless play in the Atletico Texcali defense, Woodrow Gibson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of DeMarcus McCarthy. The Atletico Texcali fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that DeMarcus McCarthy should have stopped the shot. After 15 played minutes Atletico Texcali got a freekick which was hit by Silas McPherson. 16 minutes into the match, Coolidge's Gary Abrams broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. DeMarcus McCarthy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Woodrow Gibson's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. After a rather tough play, Atletico Texcali's Vincent Baker got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Woodrow Gibson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without DeMarcus McCarthy having to interfere. In the 30th minute, Cedric Bearden 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. 32 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Atletico Texcali's Cedric Bearden fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Robby Barbour showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cedric Bearden in the 34th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Woodrow Gibson in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg DeMarcus McCarthy saved Atletico Texcali from getting behind. 39 minutes into the match, Atletico Texcali's goal looked a bit too open when Ted Gipson came free, but DeMarcus McCarthy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ted Gipson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without DeMarcus McCarthy having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bronson Floyd during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Atletico Texcali booed when Coolidge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bronson Floyd didn't get a good kick on the ball. Silas McPherson, 45 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. 49 minutes into the match, Coolidge's Gary Abrams broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Woodrow Gibson was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Ted Gipson made a precise shot to the right of DeMarcus McCarthy. Atletico Texcali's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Atletico Texcali's DeMarcus McCarthy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Woodrow Gibson in the 57th minute of play. In the 59th of the match, Woodrow Gibson tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but DeMarcus McCarthy got in the way and made a wonderful save. In the 63rd minute, Cedric Bearden ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robby Barbour was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. With a little luck, Atletico Texcali's DeMarcus McCarthy got control of the ball when Ted Gipson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Atletico Texcali's DeMarcus McCarthy proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Atletico Texcali from getting a goal against them. Cedric Bearden 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. Atletico Texcali's defense didn't have a chance, in the 80th minute, when Ted Gipson scored to the left of an out of position DeMarcus McCarthy, making the score, 1-3. Robby Barbour showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cedric Bearden, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Errol Lynch received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Robby Barbour tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cedric Bearden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robby Barbour having to make a save. Errol Lynch received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Robby Barbour tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Coolidge's zone, Cedric Bearden stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robby Barbour came out of the goal and Cedric Bearden tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Coolidge players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.