League Play-Off

New Trafford
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cliff Countess started the match with the kick off. Jamal Rector struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Dave Sito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tubi FC. 8 minutes into the game, Tubi FC's Jermaine Sanderson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dave Sito made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 16th minute Tracey Childs shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trenton Herrera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jermaine Sanderson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 19 minutes into the game, Tim Mansfield was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tubi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Steel City SC the free kick. After 19 played minutes Tubi FC got a freekick which was hit by Tim Mansfield. Hector Patterson kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Tubi FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Elijah Bush in the 24th minute. After taking down the ball on Tubi FC's corner Elijah Bush fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dave Sito quite easily take care of the ball. Jermaine Sanderson took the ball and in the 26 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dave Sito. Dave Sito dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Elijah Bush sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tracey Childs charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tracey Childs the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tracey Childs kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Trenton Herrera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jarrett Singleton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pascal Trimble blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dave Sito having to make a save. Tubi FC's Trenton Herrera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tracey Childs in the 38th minute of play. In the 40th minute Cliff Countess shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trenton Herrera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jerold Doyle lost his temper 43 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Jerold Doyle hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Tubi FC's zone, Frank Busby stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Trenton Herrera came out of the goal and Frank Busby tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tracey Childs took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Trenton Herrera. Trenton Herrera 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. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

After some careless play in the Tubi FC defense, Cliff Countess kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Trenton Herrera. The Tubi FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Trenton Herrera should have stopped the shot. Leon Gonzales received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Trenton Herrera came out and tried to block the shot, but Leon Gonzales slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 61st minute. A collision led to Tubi FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Jamal Rector hit a great ball. 68 minutes into the game, Geoff Lange was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Steel City SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tubi FC the free kick. A collision led to Steel City SC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Geoff Lange hit a great ball. Jermaine Sanderson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Dave Sito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jamal Rector kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Trenton Herrera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jarrett Singleton in the 75th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, Tubi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cliff Countess came free, but Trenton Herrera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 minutes of play, Steel City SC's Cliff Countess made it 2-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Trenton Herrera was left in no man's land by his defense there! Dave Sito came out of the goal in the 84th minute to try and stop a shot by Tubi FC's Jermaine Sanderson. But to his dismay, Jermaine Sanderson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-5. Jamal Rector struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Dave Sito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tubi FC. After some careless play in the Tubi FC defense, Jarrett Singleton kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Trenton Herrera. The Tubi FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Trenton Herrera should have stopped the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Steel City SC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.