League

South Charleston
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) Truman Hinson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dexter Ogden, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Houston Fire F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Heriberto McPherson in the 5th minute. A collision led to Houston Fire F.C. getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Jonathan Blalock hit a great ball. Aquilino Rameriz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Scott McCullough in the 11th minute of play. Wilber Kyle kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dexter Ogden in the 14th minute of play forced South Charleston FC's goalkeeper Truman Hinson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jefferson Norton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Aquilino Rameriz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 19th match minute, South Charleston FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rene Haley to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind South Charleston FC's goalkeeper Truman Hinson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 22nd minute of the match Houston Fire F.C. got a corner. South Charleston FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Heriberto McPherson ran over to the corner to take the kick. Jefferson Norton hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 25th minute, Casey Langley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. South Charleston FC's Truman Hinson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernie Waldron in the 25th minute of play. With a little luck, Houston Fire F.C.'s Aquilino Rameriz got control of the ball when Jefferson Norton tried to sneak it across the goal line. Truman Hinson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from A.J. Hanks, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Truman Hinson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dexter Ogden, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Blaine Griggs hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice moves Jefferson Norton could shoot a difficult shot in the 39th minute, which Aquilino Rameriz however easily saved by the left post. Aquilino Rameriz made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Jefferson Norton sent off a good shot on target. Dan Acevedo hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Truman Hinson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from A.J. Hanks in the 43rd minute of play. After 44 minutes of play, Houston Fire F.C.'s Bernie Waldron made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Truman Hinson was left in no man's land by his defense there! Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jefferson Norton was the one to do the kick off. Casey Langley lost his temper 51 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After a rather tough play, South Charleston FC's Wilber Kyle got a free kick in the 56th minute. Houston Fire F.C.'s Scott Guerra was substituted for A.J. Hanks. In the 61st match minute, Houston Fire F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcellus Rodgers to maneuver through the defense. Jefferson Norton blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aquilino Rameriz having to make a save. Truman Hinson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dexter Ogden, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 73rdth minute of the game Wilber Kyle who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Houston Fire F.C.'s Aquilino Rameriz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Scott Guerra's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Truman Hinson was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wilber Kyle in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aquilino Rameriz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jefferson Norton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Aquilino Rameriz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.