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North Decatur Park
Spectators: 6730 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 0) Martin Simpson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ron Rowe, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 6th minute, Otis Carson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 11 minutes into the match, Miami Beach FC's 曹浩坚 sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chad Lefler narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 11 minutes into the game, Saul Dawkins was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Emporia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Miami Beach FC the free kick. In the 11th match minute, Emporia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saul Dawkins to maneuver through the defense. 19 minutes into the match, Emporia's goal looked a bit too open when 曹浩坚 came free, but Chad Lefler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th match minute, Emporia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kirby Haines to maneuver through the defense. Emporia's Chad Lefler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 曹浩坚 in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saul Dawkins in the 24th minute of play forced Miami Beach FC's goalkeeper Martin Simpson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Emporia's Oliver Carlton got a free kick in the 28th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, 曹浩坚 managed to get in a good position for a shot. Miami Beach FC's supporters rose to their feet, but 曹浩坚 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chad Lefler breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 32 minutes into the game, Malcolm Hightower cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Martin Simpson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Martin Simpson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ron Rowe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martin Simpson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ron Rowe, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. In the 45th minute, Kristopher Adkins left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Emporia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

A collision led to Emporia getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Kirby Haines hit a great ball. Kristopher Adkins recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Ian Pena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 58 minutes into the game, Miami Beach FC's 曹浩坚 nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Chad Lefler made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 66 minutes into the match, Miami Beach FC's goalkeeper Martin Simpson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kristopher Adkins. After having played for 69 minutes, 曹浩坚 managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Miami Beach FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but 曹浩坚 was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Chad Lefler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 曹浩坚, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miami Beach FC made a substitution. George Land replaced Ian Pena. After 80 played minutes, Miami Beach FC's Douglas Gregory shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Chad Lefler came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Miami Beach FC reached it. In the 81st minute, Ron Rowe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kristopher Adkins hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. In the 86th minute, Malcolm Hightower hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Miami Beach FC booed when Emporia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kristopher Adkins didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the game, Ron Rowe cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Martin Simpson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Emporia were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Miami Beach FC's much stronger midfield.