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El Cilindro de Miami
Spectators: 487 (Terracing: 366, Seating: 112, VIP seats: 9) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alfonzo Wolfe got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Sterling Sosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Racing Miami Futbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Sterling Sosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emanuel Argoitz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carmelo Montez hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Dillon McDonough didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Humberto Sindo went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Colby Roth took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Emanuel Argoitz. Emanuel Argoitz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Dillon McDonough took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Humberto Sindo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute of the match, Sterling Sosa tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Emanuel Argoitz saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 32nd minute Colby Roth shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Argoitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in VAMO ARRIBA's zone, Alfonzo Wolfe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emanuel Argoitz came out of the goal and Alfonzo Wolfe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Amadeo Liberto kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After 39 played minutes Racing Miami Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Milo Petersen. In the 40th minute of the match Carmelo Montez sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dillon McDonough skillfully saved the ball. Colby Roth could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Emanuel Argoitz made a huge save. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Amadeo Liberto made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind VAMO ARRIBA's goalkeeper Emanuel Argoitz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emanuel Argoitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abe Hoyt, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. VAMO ARRIBA's Carmelo Montez quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Mohammed Lloyd, made in the 59th minute of the game. After 70 played minutes VAMO ARRIBA got a freekick which was hit by Alonzo Bidari. Emanuel Argoitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeffrey Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the game, Racing Miami Futbol Club's Abe Hoyt nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emanuel Argoitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Jermaine Velasquez kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Humberto Sindo took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dillon McDonough. Dillon McDonough dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. The supporters of Racing Miami Futbol Club booed when VAMO ARRIBA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dionisio Uxio didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 89 played minutes VAMO ARRIBA got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Liberto. Abe Hoyt charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abe Hoyt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 91st minute, Abe Hoyt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Dillon McDonough played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Sindo in the 94th minute of play. 97 minutes into the match, Racing Miami Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Platon came free, but Dillon McDonough reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Racing Miami Futbol Club were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.