League

Outdoor Union Park
Spectators: 7684 (Terracing: 5764, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) Victory Lakes FC's King Easley 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. Ross Livingston could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Derrick Darling made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Victory Lakes FC's Nathaniel Romo got a free kick in the 4th minute. A collision led to Victory Lakes FC getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Jayson Stephenson hit a great ball. The supporters of Independent Outdoor Union booed when Victory Lakes FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. King Easley didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Victory Lakes FC's zone, Ross Livingston stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Derrick Darling came out of the goal and Ross Livingston tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jamar Robinson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but A.J. Woodruff read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. King Easley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jamar Robinson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A.J. Woodruff showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nathaniel Romo in the 27th minute of the match. In the 31st minute of the match Son Gardner shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but A.J. Woodruff showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Jamar Robinson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Victory Lakes FC's King Easley got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Christian Durham kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Ross Livingston in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Derrick Darling, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joseph Marsh to make the kick off. Jamar Robinson 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. Derrick Darling showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ross Livingston, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. If Ross Livingston had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 62 minutes into the match, Victory Lakes FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ross Livingston came free, but Derrick Darling reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Victory Lakes FC's zone, Joseph Marsh stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Derrick Darling came out of the goal and Joseph Marsh tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ross Livingston 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Victory Lakes FC's King Easley slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of A.J. Woodruff. That made the score 0-1 after 90 minutes of play. Joseph Marsh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Victory Lakes FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Victory Lakes FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.