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The Bloody Ballpark
Spectators: 7737 (Terracing: 5804, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Virgilio Hamby got the match started through his kick off. Doug Bragg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Wilfred Rosado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Virgilio Hamby, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Rex Dupree hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Keith Feliciano, 17 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. With a little luck, Great Lakes FC's Wilfred Rosado got control of the ball when Jacob Cherry tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jacob Cherry received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Wilfred Rosado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Virgilio Hamby 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. In the 36th match minute, Great Lakes FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Keith Feliciano to maneuver through the defense. Virgilio Hamby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 42nd minute of the match Wiley Choi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jasper Noel skillfully saved the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Kane during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jonathan Kane hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match.

The wind increased when Cristobal Juarez made the kick off in the second half. Jacob Cherry sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wilfred Rosado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgilio Hamby in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the game, Cristobal Juarez recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jasper Noel. Cristobal Juarez showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Cole Hadley's late challenge caught a Satans Kickers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cole Hadley helped the player get up and apologised. In the 59th match minute, Great Lakes FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cole Hadley to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Great Lakes FC's zone, Virgilio Hamby stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wilfred Rosado came out of the goal and Virgilio Hamby tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Doug Bragg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rex Dupree kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Wilfred Rosado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Virgilio Hamby in the 73rd minute of the match. After having played for 84 minutes, Cristobal Juarez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Great Lakes FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristobal Juarez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jasper Noel didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 88th minute, which inside left pole to 0-3. Cristobal Juarez was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 93rd minute. Great Lakes FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Cristobal Juarez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Jasper Noel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Great Lakes FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.