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Knights Tomb
Spectators: 8465 (Terracing: 6350, Seating: 1946, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Josh Vega made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, Josh Vega made a precise shot to the right of Rafael Valle. USA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. When Tyrell Lambert came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Arsenal fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tyrell Lambert couldn't finish the play. When Darren Shipp fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored USA's protests and gave Darren Shipp a yellow card for diving instead. If Reynaldo Connors had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Roland Dömötör took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danial Vega, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA's Danial Vega got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Reynaldo Connors struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Rafael Valle didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arsenal. In the 25th minute, Josh Vega fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Rafael Valle, passed just outside the right post. Josh Vegas short, quick shot in the 29thth minute got Rafael Valle to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Arsenal's Roland Dömötör played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Danial Vega in the 30th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Tuan Holloway managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arsenal's supporters rose to their feet, but Tuan Holloway was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafael Valle breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Reynaldo Connors managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arsenal's supporters rose to their feet, but Reynaldo Connors was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafael Valle breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reynaldo Connors took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rafael Valle. Rafael Valle dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. After 43 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Olin Lott. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Danial Vega was the one to do the kick off. USA's Rafael Valle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tyrell Lambert in the 51st minute of play. After 52 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Olin Lott. After 55 minutes, Phillip Dobbins mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the USA and the Arsenal players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 55 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Phillip Dobbins. When Arsenal's Reynaldo Connors in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in USA's zone, Josh Vega stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafael Valle came out of the goal and Josh Vega tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 60 minutes, Dane Quinones mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the USA and the Arsenal players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 65th match minute, Arsenal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tad Harrington to maneuver through the defense. Roland Dömötör was out of position in the 66 minute of play, and Darren Shipp capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Darren Shipp really showed his touch with that goal: 3-2. When Reynaldo Connors came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Arsenal fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Reynaldo Connors couldn't finish the play. The supporters of USA booed when Arsenal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tad Harrington didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arsenal's Roland Dömötör proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Arsenal from getting a goal against them. In the 78th minute, Josh Vega 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. Rafael Valle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josh Vega in the 86th minute of the match. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Dane Quinones hit a great ball. After 89 minutes of play, Arsenal's Josh Vega made it 5-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rafael Valle was left in no man's land by his defense there! It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Arsenal had played much better football throughout.