League

Roscoe Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 2 minutes into the match, orbit's goalkeeper Blaine Owen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Connor Merritt. Blaine Owen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marvin Marrero in the 4th minute of play. Woody Connolly recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 12 minutes into the match, Roscoe's goal looked a bit too open when Steve Seymour came free, but Aaron Aviles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, orbit's Rodrick Nicholas got a free kick in the 13th minute. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Roscoe's goalkeeper Aaron Aviles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Steve Seymour came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the orbit 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 Steve Seymour couldn't finish the play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Roscoe fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 20th minute. Penalty! Aaron Aviles had in the 23rdth minute some difficulties stopping Louis Kruse's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a rather tough play, Roscoe's Alistair Le Van got a free kick in the 27th minute. Aaron Aviles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steve Seymour, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Connor Merritt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Blaine Owen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When orbit's Steve Seymour in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Roscoe's goalie prevented a goal.

The wind increased when Marvin Marrero made the kick off in the second half. Blaine Owen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marvin Marrero in the 51st minute of play. Roscoe's Marvin Marrero got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Aaron Aviles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steve Seymour in the 59th minute of the match. Marvin Marrero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Blaine Owen having to interfere. When Steve Seymour came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the orbit 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 Steve Seymour couldn't finish the play. A hard shot by Quentin Whitehead from long distance, 71 minutes into the match, got Aaron Aviles's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Steve Seymour struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Aaron Aviles didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for orbit. Aaron Aviles was out of position in the 76 minute of play, and Woody Connolly capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Woody Connolly really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in orbit's zone, Connor Merritt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Blaine Owen came out of the goal and Connor Merritt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Roscoe's Ricky Norton got a free kick in the 87th minute. After having played for 89 minutes, Woody Connolly managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. orbit's supporters crossed their fingers, but Woody Connolly was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Guy Velasco's late challenge caught a Roscoe's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Guy Velasco helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st match minute, orbit was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guy Velasco to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in orbit's zone, Marvin Marrero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Blaine Owen came out of the goal and Marvin Marrero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched orbit eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.