League Play-Off

Elkhorn Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Oscar Nielsen made the kick off which started today's match. When Ranger FC's Oscar Nielsen in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elkhorn's goalie prevented a goal. Dirk Dubois made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Nielsen in the 8th minute of play. In the 8th match minute, Elkhorn was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denis Thomason to maneuver through the defense. Tyrone Lopez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Maurice Acosta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 12th match minute, Ranger FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nathaniel Frank to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the game, Kenneth Hurd cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Dirk Dubois was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 26 minutes into the match, Wilfred Weeks notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Elkhorn's Dirk Dubois. Dirk Dubois was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Wilfred Weeks hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Benito Downey received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Maurice Acosta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dirk Dubois showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Nielsen in the 35th minute of the match. When Denis Thomason fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elkhorn's protests and gave Denis Thomason a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Elkhorn's Denis Thomason got a free kick in the 36th minute. Wilfred Weeks recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Elkhorn getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Basil Yost hit a great ball. Dirk Dubois made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilfred Weeks in the 47th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Wilfred Weeks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Ranger FC's Nathaniel Frank got a free kick in the 57th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wilfred Weeks got free with Dirk Dubois in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Elkhorn defense, Wilfred Weeks kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dirk Dubois. The Elkhorn fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dirk Dubois should have stopped the shot. Wilfred Weeks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 82 minutes, Brendan Lefler managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ranger FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brendan Lefler was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wilfred Weeks got free with Dirk Dubois in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nathaniel Frank sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Wilfred Weeks in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dirk Dubois, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 88 minutes into the match, Ranger FC's Oscar Nielsen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dirk Dubois narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Tyrone Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wilfred Weeks came free with the goalkeeper in the 94th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dirk Dubois could save by the left post. Dirk Dubois didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 94th minute, which inside left pole to 0-5. The Elkhorn fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ranger FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.