League Play-Off

Orland Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Bryon Wiley made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Renato Brennan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Orland FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Renato Brennan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Esteban Quinones breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Renato Brennan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 11th minute, one of Corning AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Corning AFC. Marlin Clayton placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wilfredo Gibson during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Wilfredo Gibson kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Renato Brennan in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Esteban Quinones saved Corning AFC from getting behind. Kerry Pierce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Porter McDonald in the 29th minute of the match. Esteban Quinones didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 32nd minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Elliot Erickson struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Esteban Quinones didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Orland FC. Geoff Crowder's late challenge caught a Orland FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Geoff Crowder helped the player get up and apologised. Geoff Crowder hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Renato Brennan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Esteban Quinones showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renato Brennan, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Renato Brennan struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Esteban Quinones didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Orland FC. Bryon Wiley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Kerry Pierce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 68 minutes of play, Orland FC's Renato Brennan made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Esteban Quinones was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience was convinced that Renato Brennan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Esteban Quinones was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. Renato Brennan took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Esteban Quinones. Esteban Quinones dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Esteban Quinones showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renato Brennan in the 82nd minute of the match. Esteban Quinones showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emery Goins, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Esteban Quinones took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Renato Brennan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emery Goins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renato Brennan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esteban Quinones having to interfere. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Orland FC had played much better football throughout.