League Play-Off

West Palm Beach
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Jake Reaves made the kick off and thus started the match. Travis Kenney acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 8th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Blake Mendez. Travis Kenney made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Sterling Roark sent off a good shot on target. Esteban Rector sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Shannon Groves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bob Askew in the 13th minute of play. Esteban Rector struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Shannon Groves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Eaton Rapids. Esteban Rector sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Eaton Rapids's Travis Kenney got control of the ball when Sterling Roark tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Eaton Rapids's Travis Kenney got control of the ball when Jake Reaves tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 30th match minute, West Palm Beach FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duncan Groves to maneuver through the defense. In the 35th minute of the match, Sterling Roark got a very nice opportunity to score, but Travis Kenney was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 38 played minutes West Palm Beach FC got a freekick which was hit by Duncan Groves. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by West Palm Beach FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ronnie Cao Xiao was slow to take the kick. During this time Eaton Rapids's players had a chance to rest. Eaton Rapids's Ronnie Cao Xiao was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Shannon Groves in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Shannon Groves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Rector, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Esteban Rector sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bob Askew to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, West Palm Beach FC's Duncan Groves nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Travis Kenney made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Rector got free with Shannon Groves in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of West Palm Beach FC booed when Eaton Rapids was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sylvester Mackey didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mason Kurtz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Shannon Groves made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sterling Roark during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, West Palm Beach FC's Sterling Roark got a free kick in the 73rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Rector got free with Shannon Groves in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Esteban Rector struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Shannon Groves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Eaton Rapids. When Sylvester Mackey fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eaton Rapids's protests and gave Sylvester Mackey a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Eaton Rapids's Sylvester Mackey got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 80th minute, Titus Easley got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With a little luck, West Palm Beach FC's Shannon Groves got control of the ball when Esteban Rector tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bob Askew sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 95 minutes into the match, West Palm Beach FC's goalkeeper Shannon Groves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Esteban Rector. The West Palm Beach FC support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.