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Woodbury Heights
Spectators: 6774 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 0) America FC's Graham Yeager 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. In the 3rd minute of the match, Gregg Ferrell got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marty Burns was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Nelson Shultz struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Marty Burns didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Woodbury Heights. If James Woods had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If James Woods had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nelson Shultz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Marty Burns tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 15th minute Graham Yeager shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theodore Lunsford saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. James Woods lost his temper 18 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 19th match minute, Woodbury Heights was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by James Woods to maneuver through the defense. If DeMarcus Voss had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 21 minutes into the match, Woodbury Heights's goal looked a bit too open when DeMarcus Voss came free, but Theodore Lunsford reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Willy Laird's late challenge caught a Woodbury Heights's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Willy Laird helped the player get up and apologised. After a defensive mix-up in America FC's zone, Nelson Shultz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marty Burns came out of the goal and Nelson Shultz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. George Friend sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 32 minutes, Jeff Valentin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the America FC and the Woodbury Heights players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 32 played minutes America FC got a freekick which was hit by Jeff Valentin. Theodore Lunsford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Graham Yeager, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Gregg Ferrell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 42ndth minute tested the skills of Marty Burns when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Leland McFadden fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored America FC's protests and gave Leland McFadden a yellow card for diving instead. In the 43rd match minute, America FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leland McFadden to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gregg Ferrell was the one to do the kick off. Barry Pringle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th minute Willy Laird shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theodore Lunsford saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. George Friend struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Marty Burns didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Woodbury Heights. Nelson Shultz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Marty Burns tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in America FC's zone, Gregg Ferrell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marty Burns came out of the goal and Gregg Ferrell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Barry Pringle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. America FC's Leland McFadden got his second yellow card of the match in the 81st minute. The referee ordered Leland McFadden off the ground. In the 81st match minute, America FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leland McFadden to maneuver through the defense. After 84 minutes, Graham Yeager mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the America FC and the Woodbury Heights players grew even worse after the yellow card. The Woodbury Heights manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing America FC to win.