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Craigmyle
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Léonard Morales fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elmo McFarland having to interfere. Léonard Morales could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Elmo McFarland made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dwayne Lemons during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Craigmyle booed when Westholm FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dwayne Lemons didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 10 minutes of play, Craigmyle's Léonard Morales made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Elmo McFarland was left in no man's land by his defense there! Léonard Morales took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Elmo McFarland. Elmo McFarland dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Merle Reyna kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With a little luck, Westholm FC's Elmo McFarland got control of the ball when Léonard Morales tried to sneak it across the goal line. Merle Reyna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Elmo McFarland tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elmo McFarland made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Léonard Morales sent off a good shot on target. Merle Reyna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Craigmyle's Ned Fontaine played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Hill in the 30th minute of play. 34 minutes in the game, Merle Reyna fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Elmo McFarland having to interfere. In the 35th minute, Léonard Morales 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. After a rather tough play, Westholm FC's Augustus Meyer got a free kick in the 38th minute. After 41 minutes Westholm FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hosea McCall who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Ray Murray managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. With his leg Elmo McFarland managed to avoid a goal in the 43rdth minute, when Craigmyle's Léonard Morales fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After a defensive mix-up in Westholm FC's zone, Merle Reyna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elmo McFarland came out of the goal and Merle Reyna tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

In the 57th minute, Westholm FC's Branden Lemon dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-1. Michael Hill's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ned Fontaine read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Branden Lemon in the 62nd minute of play forced Craigmyle's goalkeeper Ned Fontaine to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes into the game, Craigmyle's Merle Reyna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elmo McFarland made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. After 68 played minutes, Westholm FC's Augustus Meyer shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ned Fontaine came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Westholm FC reached it. Ned Fontaine was out of position in the 75 minute of play, and Branden Lemon capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Branden Lemon really showed his touch with that goal: 4-2. When Craigmyle's Merle Reyna in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Westholm FC's goalie prevented a goal. Léonard Morales fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elmo McFarland having to interfere. Léonard Morales scored 5-2 in the 83rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Elmo McFarland, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Westholm FC's Elmo McFarland played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Léonard Morales in the 94th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Merle Reyna in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elmo McFarland saved Westholm FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Westholm FC's zone, Merle Reyna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elmo McFarland came out of the goal and Merle Reyna tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Léonard Morales received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 99th minute. Elmo McFarland tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 100 minutes into the match, Merle Reyna notched a goal, 6-2, to the right of Westholm FC's Elmo McFarland. Elmo McFarland was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When the referee ended the match the Craigmyle players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.