League

Bentley Memorial
Spectators: 6940 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 100) Port Aransas FC's John Goodson started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Port Aransas FC's Al Carson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Willie Talbot in the 3rd minute of play. Wheatmore High School's Sergio Sharpe got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Damian Lind kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Al Carson. That made the score 1-0 in the 6 minute of play. Al Carson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damian Lind in the 10th minute of play. Al Carson came out of the goal in the 10th minute to try and stop a shot by Wheatmore High School's Wendell Walton. But to his dismay, Wendell Walton quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, John Goodson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Port Aransas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but John Goodson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Garry Valentine breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 15 minutes into the game, one of Wheatmore High School:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 18th minute there was a penalty for Port Aransas FC. Stewart Fuller stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Garry Valentine. 2-1. Al Carson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Damian Lind in the 22nd minute. 25 minutes into the match, Wheatmore High School's goal looked a bit too open when John Goodson came free, but Garry Valentine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26th play minute Mel Sanford came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Al Carson. 3-1. John Goodson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Garry Valentine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 31st minute, Roger Aldrich hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute of the match Mario Oberle sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Garry Valentine skillfully saved the ball. Wyatt Hodges kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. 37 minutes into the match, Wheatmore High School's goal looked a bit too open when John Goodson came free, but Garry Valentine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Damian Lind had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Damian Lind made a kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Sergio Sharpe notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Port Aransas FC's Al Carson. Al Carson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 65 minutes into the match, Wheatmore High School's goal looked a bit too open when John Goodson came free, but Garry Valentine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Port Aransas FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Sid Brunson hit a great ball. In the 73rd minute Mel Sanford shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Al Carson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Damian Lind sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Wyatt Hodges kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Damian Lind managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wheatmore High School's supporters rose to their feet, but Damian Lind was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Al Carson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Al Carson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Lind, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 79th minute, Damian Lind 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. Garry Valentine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from John Goodson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Al Carson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damian Lind in the 86th minute of the match. If Sergio Sharpe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Raymundo Baird came free with the goalkeeper in the 91st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Garry Valentine could save by the left post. Garry Valentine was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but John Goodson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-2 in the 93 minute of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Port Aransas FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Wheatmore High School.