League

Stadio San Nicola
Spectators: 7312 (Terracing: 5812, Seating: 1489, VIP seats: 11) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when C.J. French kicked off to start the match. In the 5th match minute, Winchester FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Billy Small to maneuver through the defense. Billy Small took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 8th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Oswaldo Lemons. Sora AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpected shot in the 9th minute by C.J. French got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Oswaldo Lemons took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Al Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Al Wright charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Al Wright the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Raul Meyer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sora AFC's Oswaldo Lemons played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sid Farley in the 23rd minute of play. When Raul Meyer came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the Sora AFC 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 Raul Meyer couldn't finish the play. When Raul Meyer came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Sora AFC 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 Raul Meyer couldn't finish the play. Kirk Otero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Meyer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sora AFC's Oswaldo Lemons played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Al Wright in the 33rd minute of play. If Randy Chacon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some careless play in the Winchester FC defense, Randy Chacon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kirk Otero. The Winchester FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kirk Otero should have stopped the shot. 41 minutes into the match, Rolando Sylvester had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Kirk Otero. Winchester FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rolando Sylvester was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 46 minutes into the game, Randy Chacon recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kirk Otero. Randy Chacon showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Al Wright to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Raul Meyer made a precise shot to the right of Kirk Otero. Winchester FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Raul Meyer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kirk Otero having to interfere. Raul Meyer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kirk Otero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raul Meyer, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. C.J. French sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 67 minutes, Rolando Sylvester managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sora AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rolando Sylvester was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 68 minutes into the game, Sid Farley was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Winchester FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sora AFC the free kick. The supporters of Sora AFC booed when Winchester FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sid Farley didn't get a good kick on the ball. With 71 minutes on the clock, C.J. French commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. A collision led to Sora AFC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. C.J. French hit a great ball. Raul Meyer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Raul Meyer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kirk Otero having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Winchester FC's zone, Randy Chacon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kirk Otero came out of the goal and Randy Chacon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Sora AFC booed when Winchester FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sid Farley didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 87 minutes, Raul Meyer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sora AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Raul Meyer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Ian Saunders managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sora AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ian Saunders was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kirk Otero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Rolando Sylvester had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pablo Holloway hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. There was no doubt that Sora AFC were the better team. Sora AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.