League Play-Off

Wasco Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jesus Swenson took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Jesus Swenson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joey Nicholas hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. In the 12th minute, one of Fruitland FC: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 Fruitland FC. Benjamin Heller had several of the Fruitland FC's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 17 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-0 score and a disappointed Eliseo Flood as he didn't even see the shot coming. Eliseo Flood made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moses Palacios in the 23rd minute. Terrell Wilkerson kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Fruitland FC's Eliseo Flood proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Fruitland FC from getting a goal against them. Fruitland FC's Eliseo Flood played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamin Heller in the 27th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Fruitland FC's zone, Benjamin Heller stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eliseo Flood came out of the goal and Benjamin Heller tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emmanuel Green charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emmanuel Green the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 35 played minutes Wasco FC got a freekick which was hit by Emmanuel Green. Theron Bolden hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 43 minutes into the match, Wasco FC's Scottie Nance broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Eliseo Flood showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Heller in the 46th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Benjamin Heller made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Benjamin Heller managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wasco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Benjamin Heller was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eliseo Flood breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Jesus Swenson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eliseo Flood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Heller, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After a rather tough play, Fruitland FC's Rolf Roark got a free kick in the 76th minute. After 79 played minutes Wasco FC got a freekick which was hit by Adolfo Williamson. Eliseo Flood made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moses Palacios in the 84th minute of play. Joey Nicholas hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Fruitland FC's zone, Moses Palacios stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eliseo Flood came out of the goal and Moses Palacios tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Wasco FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.