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4th Republic FC
Spectators: 7747 (Terracing: 5812, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) An unexpectedly hard shot by Owen Ryder in the 4th minute of play forced 4th Republic USA's goalkeeper Vito Oberle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angelo Eubanks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes in the game, Phil Dudley fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Randell Rivera having to interfere. After some careless play in the El Lago defense, Phil Dudley kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Randell Rivera. The El Lago fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Randell Rivera should have stopped the shot. Randell Rivera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Phil Dudley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 4th Republic USA's Vito Oberle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sheldon Willard in the 19th minute of play. The supporters of 4th Republic USA booed when El Lago was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. DeAndre Gorman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vito Oberle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Owen Ryder in the 23rd minute of play. If Dexter Baez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 4th Republic USA's Vito Oberle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Byron Molina in the 29th minute of play. In the 30th minute Todd Candido shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vito Oberle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 32 minutes, Dexter Baez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. 4th Republic USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dexter Baez 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 37th minute Phil Dudley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Randell Rivera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the game, Byron Molina cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Vito Oberle was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 45th minute, DeAndre Gorman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

If Angelo Eubanks had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 60 minutes into the match, 4th Republic USA's goal looked a bit too open when Owen Ryder came free, but Vito Oberle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Phil Dudley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 66 minutes into the match, Sheldon Willard had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vito Oberle. 4th Republic USA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sheldon Willard was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sheldon Willard got free with Vito Oberle in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 74 played minutes 4th Republic USA got a freekick which was hit by Rodrick Spence. A collision led to 4th Republic USA getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Phil Dudley hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Phil Dudley in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Randell Rivera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Eubanks in the 79th minute of play forced El Lago's goalkeeper Randell Rivera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Phil Dudley in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Randell Rivera saved El Lago from getting behind. Angelo Eubanks received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Randell Rivera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Angelo Eubanks came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the 4th Republic USA 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 Angelo Eubanks couldn't finish the play. 90 minutes into the match, Angelo Eubanks notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of El Lago's Randell Rivera. Randell Rivera was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. There was no doubt that 4th Republic USA were the better team. 4th Republic USA's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.