U21 World League

El Cilindro de Miami
Spectators: 8132 (Terracing: 6100, Seating: 1871, VIP seats: 161) Ervin DeJesus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vern McAllister having to interfere. With a little luck, American Airlines's Vern McAllister got control of the ball when Ervin DeJesus tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ervin DeJesus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Vern McAllister made a huge save. The supporters of American Airlines booed when Racing Miami Futbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melvin Slater didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute, George Costanza left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The American Airlines fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in American Airlines's zone, Merrill Banks stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vern McAllister came out of the goal and Merrill Banks tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the match, Merrill Banks notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of American Airlines's Vern McAllister. Vern McAllister was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ian Chapui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Houston Floyd in the 40th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Racing Miami Futbol Club made a substitution. Denny Godwin replaced Nelson Frazier. Luke Skywalker hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Merrill Banks blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Vern McAllister having to make a save. Kristofer Loyd received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Ian Chapui tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vern McAllister made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Merrill Banks in the 61st minute of play. In the 64th minute, Merrill Banks ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vern McAllister was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Genaro Cassidy was substituted for Merrill Banks. A collision led to Racing Miami Futbol Club getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Eddy Mendez hit a great ball. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Lyle Macias was substituted for Ervin DeJesus. A collision led to Racing Miami Futbol Club getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Eddy Mendez hit a great ball. Genaro Cassidy's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vern McAllister read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Vern McAllister came out of the goal in the 76th minute to try and stop a shot by Racing Miami Futbol Club's Genaro Cassidy. But to his dismay, Genaro Cassidy quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. Chase Brock kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Genaro Cassidy made a precise shot to the right of Vern McAllister. American Airlines's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Genaro Cassidy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 88 minutes, Genaro Cassidy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Racing Miami Futbol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Genaro Cassidy 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 90th minute, Lyle Macias made a precise shot to the right of Vern McAllister. American Airlines's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-1. Lyle Macias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 96th minute, Genaro Cassidy ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vern McAllister was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-1. Racing Miami Futbol Club's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.