League

Darby Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Max Landry made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kris Lloyd in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Darby AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Kris Lloyd came free, but Max Landry reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rupert Howard in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Johnathan Costa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 12th minute of the match Markus Lee sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Max Landry skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to Darby AFC getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Rupert Howard hit a great ball. Robby Kay came free with the goalkeeper in the 20th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Johnathan Costa could save by the left post. After 22 played minutes tudi fc got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Gant. A long shot from Abe Espinoza in the 22nd minute of play was well struck, but Johnathan Costa made a really good save at the right post. Robby Kay's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Johnathan Costa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Robby Kay in the 30thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Johnathan Costa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Johnathan Costa stood somewhat misplaced when Rupert Howard came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 32 minute. If Rupert Howard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Rupert Howard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, tudi fc's Osvaldo Jacques got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 44 minutes into the match, Rupert Howard dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Johnathan Costa, 2-0. Robby Kay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Johnathan Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Jude Gilliam made the kick off in the second half. tudi fc's Johnathan Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robby Kay in the 55th minute of play. Anthony Gant charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Gant the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, tudi fc's Anthony Gant got a free kick in the 58th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 67th minute of the game. One of Darby AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of tudi fc:s goal. Willard Burgess shot the penalty kick right outside the post. When Darby AFC's Rupert Howard in 77 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Johnathan Costa guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Robby Kay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Johnathan Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Johnathan Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rupert Howard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Darby AFC booed when tudi fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moses Pringle didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 84 minutes, Rupert Howard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Darby AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rupert Howard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 88th minute, Rupert Howard made a precise shot to the right of Johnathan Costa. tudi fc's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Walton Best hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Osvaldo Jacques hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Darby AFC's Alonso Felix got a free kick in the 97th minute. Darby AFC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.