League Play-Off

Pago Pago Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Seth McNally made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Solomon Riker in the 5th minute of play. A collision led to North Kingsville getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Carlo Barnard hit a great ball. Seth McNally showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Solomon Riker, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Dale Jefferson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jarrett Brewer having to interfere. After having played for 17 minutes, Clark Ragland managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pago Pago FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clark Ragland was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dale Jefferson in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jarrett Brewer saved Pago Pago FC from getting behind. If Zack Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clark Ragland recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 29thth minute of the game Zack Rogers who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pago Pago FC's Jarrett Brewer was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 31 minutes, Dale Jefferson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. North Kingsville's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dale Jefferson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Solomon Riker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Seth McNally having to interfere. After 35 minutes, Dale Jefferson made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Pago Pago FC's Jarrett Brewer tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Solomon Riker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clark Ragland sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Solomon Riker stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Dale Jefferson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jarrett Brewer having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Solomon Riker in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Seth McNally saved North Kingsville from getting behind. Pago Pago FC's Jarrett Brewer proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Pago Pago FC from getting a goal against them. Solomon Riker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Seth McNally having to interfere. Clark Ragland received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Seth McNally tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Clark Ragland struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Seth McNally didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pago Pago FC. Clark Ragland blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Seth McNally having to make a save. Zack Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Pago Pago FC's Eddie Clay got a free kick in the 77th minute. In the 80th match minute, North Kingsville was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlo Barnard to maneuver through the defense. North Kingsville's Seth McNally played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clark Ragland in the 82nd minute of play. Clark Ragland fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Seth McNally having to interfere. After a rather tough play, North Kingsville's Guy Wise got a free kick in the 84th minute. Carlo Barnard's late challenge caught a Pago Pago FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carlo Barnard helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Pago Pago FC booed when North Kingsville was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlo Barnard didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in North Kingsville's zone, Solomon Riker stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Seth McNally came out of the goal and Solomon Riker tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Solomon Riker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.