League

Eastern Stadium
Spectators: 6755 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1755, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Teodoro Houston kicked off to start the match. Sidney Eastman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Myles L'Heureux having to interfere. Sidney Eastman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Jonathan Boyce had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Myles L'Heureux made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sidney Eastman in the 12th minute of play. Sidney Eastman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Myles L'Heureux having to interfere. In the 17th minute, Sidney Eastman 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. Myles L'Heureux took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidney Eastman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anthony Gale struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Myles L'Heureux didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alma AFC. If Sidney Eastman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sidney Eastman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Myles L'Heureux tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Alma AFC's goalkeeper Riley Piedalue, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Grady West made a precise shot to the right of Riley Piedalue. Alma AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Teodoro Houston in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Riley Piedalue prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Alma AFC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Anthony Gale hit a great ball. After 46 minutes, Anthony Gale mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alma AFC and the Eastern players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Alma AFC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Anthony Gale hit a great ball. In the 50th minute Eastern were awarded a corner. Jody Hilliard went to the cornerflag to take it. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jonathan Boyce to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jonathan Boyce in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Myles L'Heureux saved Eastern from getting behind. Sidney Eastman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Boyce's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Myles L'Heureux read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Alma AFC's Alonzo Sutton got a free kick in the 69th minute. Riley Piedalue stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Grady West's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Wayne Doss kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, Eastern's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Boyce came free, but Myles L'Heureux reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teodoro Houston's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Riley Piedalue read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Dominic Dufour was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alma AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Eastern the free kick. In the 89th minute, Dominic Dufour hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Alma AFC booed when Eastern was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Grover Walden didn't get a good kick on the ball. 96 minutes had been played when some careless play by Eastern's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Wayne Doss was slow to take the kick. During this time Alma AFC's players had a chance to rest.