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Match Report
Glen Carbon
Spectators: 7669 (Terracing: 5776,
Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 122) FC Barcelona's Richie Fortune started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Filiberto Sams showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richie Fortune, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Marshall Preston fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Filiberto Sams having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Glen Carbon's goal looked a bit too open when Marshall Preston came free, but Filiberto Sams reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Casper Hogan hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Filiberto Sams took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richie Fortune, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute Marshall Preston shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filiberto Sams saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marshall Preston sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marshall Preston sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marshall Preston received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Filiberto Sams tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Errol May kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Errol May during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Glen Carbon booed when FC Barcelona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Errol May didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd minute of the match Wes Dahlstrom sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gilberto German skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Barcelona's Ian Rouse got a free kick in the 40th minute. In the 46th minute, Richie Fortune 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. Casper Hogan kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Filiberto Sams showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richie Fortune, who was totally free with the ball in the 49th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.
Romeo Golden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wes Dahlstrom during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC Barcelona booed when Glen Carbon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wes Dahlstrom didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 59 minutes, Richie Fortune mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Barcelona and the Glen Carbon players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to FC Barcelona getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Richie Fortune hit a great ball. In the 67th minute Marvin Metcalf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilberto German saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 69 minutes into the game, Marvin Metcalf cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Gilberto German was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 75th minute, Romeo Golden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Richie Fortune had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marshall Preston was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 82nd minute. FC Barcelona's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 83rd minute Richie Fortune shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filiberto Sams saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Richie Fortune in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Filiberto Sams prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 88th match minute, Glen Carbon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silas Coyle to maneuver through the defense. Marshall Preston received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Filiberto Sams tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Richie Fortune kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The Glen Carbon support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.
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