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Spectators: 5106 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1100, VIP seats: 6) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Otis Cherry kicked off to start the match. Wes Pagan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isaiah Covington having to interfere. Otis Cherry struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Isidro Sherrill didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sajoka FC. Isaiah Covington showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wes Pagan in the 7th minute of the match. If Thad Stein had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Otis Cherry sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thad Stein received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Isidro Sherrill tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. James Christie hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Nathanial Goff hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Otis Cherry fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidro Sherrill having to interfere. In the 21st minute, James Christie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Isidro Sherrill stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Otis Cherry's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Isaiah Covington showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Trent Kenny in the 25th minute of the match. Otis Cherry fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidro Sherrill having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Thad Stein managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sajoka FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Thad Stein was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isidro Sherrill breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Otis Cherry came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Sajoka FC 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 Otis Cherry couldn't finish the play. 33 minutes into the match, Thad Stein notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Smithtown FC's Isidro Sherrill. Isidro Sherrill was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Smithtown FC's zone, Otis Cherry stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isidro Sherrill came out of the goal and Otis Cherry tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 40thth minute of the game Wes Pagan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sajoka FC's Isaiah Covington was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Otis Cherry who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 41stth minute tested the skills of Isidro Sherrill when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Otis Cherry got in the 43rd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Isidro Sherrill handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Wes Pagan made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Troy Napier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 53rd match minute, Sajoka FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Otis Cherry to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wes Pagan in the 55th minute of play forced Sajoka FC's goalkeeper Isaiah Covington to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 56th minute of the match Laurence Peterson sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Isidro Sherrill skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Smithtown FC's zone, Otis Cherry stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isidro Sherrill came out of the goal and Otis Cherry tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 59th minute, Dario Bledsoe 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. The audience was convinced that Otis Cherry's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Isidro Sherrill was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. Smithtown FC's Isidro Sherrill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Perry Fountain in the 63rd minute of play. In the 64th match minute, Sajoka FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dario Bledsoe to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Troy Napier during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Smithtown FC booed when Sajoka FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Troy Napier didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Smithtown FC's zone, Otis Cherry stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isidro Sherrill came out of the goal and Otis Cherry tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Otis Cherry recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Laurence Peterson's late challenge caught a Smithtown FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laurence Peterson helped the player get up and apologised. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Otis Cherry in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Isidro Sherrill prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Troy Napier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isidro Sherrill took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Otis Cherry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. James Christie kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the Sajoka FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.