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Sturgeon Bay
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Martin Hughes kicked off to start the match. Kenneth Lyles didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Theodore Werner went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. If Martin Hughes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kenneth Lyles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Hughes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martin Hughes in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kenneth Lyles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Tuckahoe's Theodore Werner in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sturgeon Bay FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 17th minute, Theodore Werner 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. A collision led to Sturgeon Bay FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Sebastian Vogel hit a great ball. Martin Hughes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kenneth Lyles having to interfere. In the 25th minute Martin Hughes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenneth Lyles saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 27th minute Martin Hughes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenneth Lyles saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Theodore Werner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Sturgeon Bay FC's zone, Martin Hughes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kenneth Lyles came out of the goal and Martin Hughes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the game, Earl Booker recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sol Collins. Earl Booker showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After 40 minutes, Alexander Wells mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sturgeon Bay FC and the Tuckahoe players grew even worse after the yellow card. Martin Hughes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Kenneth Lyles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Earl Booker made a kick off. Earl Booker's late challenge caught a Tuckahoe's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Earl Booker helped the player get up and apologised. In the 52nd match minute, Sturgeon Bay FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Earl Booker to maneuver through the defense. Kenneth Lyles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Hughes in the 54th minute of play. Kenneth Lyles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Hughes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th minute Martin Hughes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenneth Lyles saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Sturgeon Bay FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Earl Booker to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Martin Hughes in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kenneth Lyles saved Sturgeon Bay FC from getting behind. Martin Hughes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kenneth Lyles having to interfere. Timmy Sterling recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sturgeon Bay FC's Kenneth Lyles played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Hughes in the 71st minute of play. Theodore Dubois scored 1-2 in the 72nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kenneth Lyles, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Josh Henry fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sturgeon Bay FC's protests and gave Josh Henry a yellow card for diving instead. In the 81st minute, Josh Henry hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Sturgeon Bay FC's zone, Martin Hughes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kenneth Lyles came out of the goal and Martin Hughes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Martin Hughes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Kenneth Lyles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tuckahoe's Martin Hughes got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kenneth Lyles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damien Tracy in the 89th minute of the match. Martin Hughes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Damien Tracy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the match was over Tuckahoe could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Sturgeon Bay FC throughout the match.