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San Siro
Spectators: 7378 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1450, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Brad Hanson made the kick off which started today's match. Brad Hanson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Renato Eddy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Hector Saldana came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ 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 Hector Saldana couldn't finish the play. ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★'s Renato Eddy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brad Hanson in the 9th minute of play. A collision led to Rossoneri FC getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Dustin English hit a great ball. In the 13th minute, Denis Mattson 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. After a rather tough play, ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★'s Alexis Young got a free kick in the 16th minute. Aaron Warren lost his temper 24 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Renato Eddy had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Eliseo Ervin's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 30th minute, Gustavo Cronin 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. After 31 played minutes ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ got a freekick which was hit by Waldo Hyde. Rossoneri FC's Brice Skinner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Mattson in the 37th minute of play. The supporters of ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ booed when Rossoneri FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Theodore Boston didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute of the match ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ got a corner. Rossoneri FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Todd Malone ran over to the corner to take the kick. ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★'s Todd Malone was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Brice Skinner in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 44th minute of the match, Bryce Light tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Renato Eddy saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Gustavo Cronin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Renato Eddy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 47 minutes, Todd Malone mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ and the Rossoneri FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th match minute, ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Todd Malone to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Denis Mattson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Denis Mattson who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 58thth minute tested the skills of Brice Skinner when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Rossoneri FC's zone, Denis Mattson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brice Skinner came out of the goal and Denis Mattson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alexis Young charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexis Young the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 66th match minute, ★ηΣw JΣяSΣY DΣv1Ls Tm★ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexis Young to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 68 minutes, Gustavo Cronin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rossoneri FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustavo Cronin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Renato Eddy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brad Hanson, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Alexis Young received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Brice Skinner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gustavo Cronin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renato Eddy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo Cronin, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Brad Hanson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renato Eddy having to interfere. Denis Mattson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 85 minutes into the game, Mel Bolden recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Brice Skinner. Mel Bolden showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Hector Saldana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Denis Mattson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.