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Tupper Lake Stadium
Spectators: 7765 (Terracing: 5825, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cameron Watson kicked off to start the match. Mexico86's Stephen Albrecht played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilson Crum in the 7th minute of play. Damian Stout didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cameron Watson went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tupper Lake's goalkeeper Damian Stout, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Tupper Lake booed when Mexico86 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mervin Starkey didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bradley Bishop sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Tupper Lake getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Rodney Clement hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fabian Lott during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Fabian Lott hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stephen Albrecht showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bradley Bishop in the 44th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

If Wilson Crum had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bradley Bishop in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stephen Albrecht prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Stephen Albrecht stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wilson Crum's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. When Bradley Bishop came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Tupper Lake fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bradley Bishop couldn't finish the play. When Mervin Starkey fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mexico86's protests and gave Mervin Starkey a yellow card for diving instead. In the 69th match minute, Mexico86 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mervin Starkey to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute of the match Ed Dawkins sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Stephen Albrecht skillfully saved the ball. If Bradley Bishop had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fabian Lott struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Damian Stout didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico86. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bradley Bishop in the 91st minute of play forced Mexico86's goalkeeper Stephen Albrecht to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilson Crum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tupper Lake were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.