League Play-Off

Palm Desert
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Palm Desert's Roman Delarosa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute of the match, Roman Delarosa tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Gilberto Cardona saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 6 minutes Window Rock AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Charlton Heller who took care of the corner kick. If Roman Delarosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 17th minute, Palm Desert's Roman Delarosa dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Sam Storr showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnold Cummins, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Gilberto Cardona made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roman Delarosa in the 29th minute of play. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Palm Desert's goalkeeper Sam Storr, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 34 minutes, Tyrese Crowell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Window Rock AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tyrese Crowell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Roman Delarosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 41 minutes into the game, Palm Desert's Rafael Kincaid nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gilberto Cardona made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Gilberto Cardona made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roman Delarosa in the 44th minute of play. If Tyrese Crowell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tyrese Crowell to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Jay Goodrich hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafael Kincaid in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gilberto Cardona saved Window Rock AFC from getting behind. Arnold Cummins succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-3 in the 58th playminute. After 60 played minutes Window Rock AFC got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Vann. In the 65th match minute, Palm Desert was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Willard Arroyo to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Palm Desert's Sam Storr got control of the ball when Salvador Vann tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnold Cummins could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Sam Storr made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Window Rock AFC's zone, Roman Delarosa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilberto Cardona came out of the goal and Roman Delarosa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Rafael Kincaid had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roman Delarosa in the 84th minute of play forced Window Rock AFC's goalkeeper Gilberto Cardona to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Salvador Vann's late challenge caught a Palm Desert's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Salvador Vann helped the player get up and apologised. Salvador Vann kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. 94 minutes into the match, Palm Desert's Rafael Kincaid sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gilberto Cardona narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Window Rock AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.