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Trossachs Park
Spectators: 6740 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 0) The long shot by Kenny Holland in the 3rd minute really tested Lauren Rankin's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 6 minutes into the match, Gene Soucy had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Darron Paige. Trossachs AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gene Soucy was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Patrick Bergeron in the 11thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lauren Rankin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 13 minutes into the game, Bonavista's Bryant Lovett nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Darron Paige made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After having played for 26 minutes, Erin Goff managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Trossachs AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Erin Goff was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Darron Paige showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gene Soucy, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Stacey Frappier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Lauren Rankin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 38 played minutes Bonavista got a freekick which was hit by Alonzo Pichette. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bonavista's goalkeeper Lauren Rankin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gene Soucy made a kick off. Bonavista were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Trossachs AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Auguste Goguen took the corner. After taking down the ball on Bonavista's corner Auguste Goguen fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Darron Paige quite easily take care of the ball. When Darin Morales fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bonavista's protests and gave Darin Morales a yellow card for diving instead. In the 58th minute there was a penalty for Trossachs AFC. Derek Stiles stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Lauren Rankin. 1-2. Trossachs AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 65th minute, when Gene Soucy scored to the left of an out of position Darron Paige, making the score, 1-3. In the 80th minute, Erin Goff 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. Alain Covington received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Lauren Rankin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bryant Lovett received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Darron Paige tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gene Soucy struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Darron Paige didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bonavista. When Bryant Lovett fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bonavista's protests and gave Bryant Lovett a yellow card for diving instead. In the 97th minute, Bryant Lovett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Erin Goff had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chants of Bonavista echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Trossachs AFC had held the ball for most of the match.