League Play-Off

Sherrill Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Del Johnston made the kick off and thus started the match. Dallas Sears fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Winfred Richards having to interfere. After 5 played minutes East Ithaca got a freekick which was hit by Bryan Urmanski. In the 8th minute Santo Wilder shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Glenn Baltazar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vince Leary fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Winfred Richards having to interfere. 21 minutes into the match, Sherrill FC's goal looked a bit too open when Santo Wilder came free, but Glenn Baltazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute Korey Hirsch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Winfred Richards saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Glenn Baltazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Del Johnston in the 29th minute of play. A collision led to East Ithaca getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Kirby Lucero hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Sherrill FC's Korey Hirsch got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Raul Edmonds kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 42nd minute Korey Hirsch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Winfred Richards saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Korey Hirsch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Korey Hirsch to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Kirby Lucero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. East Ithaca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sherrill FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, East Ithaca's Kirby Lucero got a free kick in the 51st minute. Korey Hirsch received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Winfred Richards tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th match minute, East Ithaca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leon Pierson to maneuver through the defense. Dallas Sears received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Winfred Richards tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 59th minute of the match Young Patton sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Winfred Richards skillfully saved the ball. Korey Hirsch fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Winfred Richards having to interfere. The supporters of East Ithaca booed when Sherrill FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Armenta didn't get a good kick on the ball. East Ithaca's Winfred Richards played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldo Ellison in the 69th minute of play. In the 75th minute Del Johnston shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Glenn Baltazar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 77th minute Dallas Sears shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Winfred Richards saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Korey Hirsch had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 84th match minute, East Ithaca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bryan Urmanski to maneuver through the defense. Winfred Richards stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Korey Hirsch's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Korey Hirsch fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Winfred Richards having to interfere. Del Johnston struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Glenn Baltazar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for East Ithaca. Sherrill FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.