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Beaverdam Stadium
Spectators: 6713 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marcus Pina kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Herb Ruel got free with Nathaniel Langford in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bruce Sanders's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nathaniel Langford read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Stevie Gaudreau stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Louis Santiago's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcus Pina in the 10th minute of play forced Beaverdam AFC's goalkeeper Stevie Gaudreau to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Beaverdam AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcus Pina came free, but Stevie Gaudreau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stevie Gaudreau made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rudy Parnell in the 18th minute of play. In the 27thth minute of the game Marcus Pina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beaverdam AFC's Stevie Gaudreau was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nathaniel Langford took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruce Sanders, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nathaniel Langford made an important save on a dangerous shot by Herb Ruel in the 31st minute. Bruce Sanders sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 37th minute, Marcus Pina 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. In the 40thth minute of the game Marcus Pina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beaverdam AFC's Stevie Gaudreau was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nathaniel Langford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruce Sanders, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Sylvestre Manning hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

53 minutes into the match, Beaverdam AFC's goalkeeper Stevie Gaudreau had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rudy Parnell. 55 minutes into the match, Clarkson FC's goal looked a bit too open when Herb Ruel came free, but Nathaniel Langford reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 56th minute Marcus Pina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stevie Gaudreau saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Beaverdam AFC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Marcus Pina 66 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. In the 69th minute, Sylvestre Thibodeau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcus Pina sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Clarkson FC's Marcus Pina in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Beaverdam AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 79 minutes, Rudy Parnell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clarkson FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rudy Parnell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Bruce Sanders had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 92 minutes into the game, Beaverdam AFC's Herb Ruel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nathaniel Langford made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. In the 97th minute, Dick Villalobos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Beaverdam AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Clarkson FC for a fine match.