League

Gasolina Field
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jess Gabriel started the match with the kick off. 0-1 became the score in the 6th minute when Boyce Franco elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Boricua Islanders's goal looked a bit too open when Boyce Franco came free, but Patrick McNeal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Boricua Islanders's Jess Gabriel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Benjamin Costello. That made the score 1-1 after 13 minutes of play. Benjamin Costello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jess Gabriel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, Wolf Trap's goalkeeper Benjamin Costello had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ethan Hartman. After 21 minutes, Damien Rowley mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Boricua Islanders and the Wolf Trap players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 21st match minute, Boricua Islanders was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damien Rowley to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nick Clinton in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Patrick McNeal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Harvey Monroe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wolf Trap's supporters rose to their feet, but Harvey Monroe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Patrick McNeal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Roosevelt Hogan hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Boyce Franco in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Patrick McNeal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Boyce Franco in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patrick McNeal saved Boricua Islanders from getting behind. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Boyce Franco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wolf Trap's supporters rose to their feet, but Boyce Franco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Patrick McNeal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nick Clinton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Patrick McNeal having to interfere. Boyce Franco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Patrick McNeal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Boyce Franco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Blake Call's late challenge caught a Boricua Islanders's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Blake Call helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Wolf Trap getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Blake Call hit a great ball. After 66 played minutes Boricua Islanders got a freekick which was hit by Emerson Merchant. 69 minutes into the match, Boricua Islanders's Jess Gabriel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Benjamin Costello narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 70 minutes into the game, Harvey Monroe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Wolf Trap's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Boricua Islanders the free kick. After 70 played minutes Wolf Trap got a freekick which was hit by Harvey Monroe. When Wolf Trap's Boyce Franco in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Boricua Islanders's goalie prevented a goal. If Nick Clinton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Patrick McNeal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Boyce Franco in the 88th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, Wolf Trap's Boyce Franco sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Patrick McNeal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jess Gabriel's late challenge caught a Wolf Trap's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jess Gabriel helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Boricua Islanders's Jess Gabriel got a free kick in the 97th minute. Wolf Trap's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.