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Pickens Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rolland Lindsey took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tyrell McIntosh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 5th minute, Pickens's Benny Roach dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Rolland Lindsey struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Brandon Webber didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC FORTUNA. In the 9th minute, Eric Shirley left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC FORTUNA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Pickens's Brandon Webber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rolland Lindsey in the 13th minute of play. Pickens's Brandon Webber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rolland Lindsey in the 15th minute of play. 16 minutes into the match, Pickens's goal looked a bit too open when Eric Shirley came free, but Brandon Webber reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When FC FORTUNA's Rolland Lindsey in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pickens's goalie prevented a goal. Felipe Shipp charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Felipe Shipp the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Felipe Shipp hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. When Brice Purcell fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC FORTUNA's protests and gave Brice Purcell a yellow card for diving instead. Brice Purcell kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. A collision led to FC FORTUNA getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Brett Graham hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rolland Lindsey in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brandon Webber saved Pickens from getting behind. Benny Roach's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sidney Orozco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Tyrell McIntosh hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sidney Orozco didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Pickens's Kristofer Crowe shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 2-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Orlando Barnes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Brandon Webber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Rolf Kane kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Rolland Lindsey lined in a short shot 2-2 behind a frustrated Brandon Webber. If Orlando Barnes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Pickens booed when FC FORTUNA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brice Purcell didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Trevor Brady in the 76th minute of play forced FC FORTUNA's goalkeeper Sidney Orozco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Trevor Brady's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sidney Orozco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. Orlando Barnes took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Brandon Webber. Brandon Webber dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. Abraham McKay's late challenge caught a Pickens's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Abraham McKay helped the player get up and apologised. Abraham McKay kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. After 85 minutes, Kristofer Crowe made it 3-3 with a short kick to the right side. FC FORTUNA's Sidney Orozco tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Benny Roach managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pickens's supporters rose to their feet, but Benny Roach was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sidney Orozco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tyrell McIntosh kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Richie Laird hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. FC FORTUNA's Abraham McKay shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 97th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Brandon Webber but with some difficulty. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.