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Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Donovan Washburn kicked off to start the match. If Xavier Mims had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Donovan Washburn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gerald Thomson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donovan Washburn, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. When Manitou Springs FC's Donovan Washburn in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vanquish Utd's goalie prevented a goal. After 14 minutes, Donovan Washburn made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Vanquish Utd's Gerald Thomson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sydney Roman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Darren Pulliam having to interfere. 19 minutes into the match, Manitou Springs FC's goalkeeper Darren Pulliam had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nelson Compton. After 24 played minutes Manitou Springs FC got a freekick which was hit by Lyle Morse. After a rather tough play, Manitou Springs FC's Benito Dalton got a free kick in the 25th minute. Darren Pulliam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zachery Howell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gerald Thomson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donovan Washburn in the 27th minute of play. Darren Pulliam stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sydney Roman's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Zachery Howell's late challenge caught a Manitou Springs FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zachery Howell helped the player get up and apologised. After 34 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Vanquish Utd! In the 36th minute there was a penalty for Manitou Springs FC. Benito Dalton stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Gerald Thomson. 0-2. Nelson Compton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Darren Pulliam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xavier Mims received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Gerald Thomson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Vanquish Utd players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Manitou Springs FC were winning 0-2.

Manitou Springs FC's Xavier Mims got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vanquish Utd's Gerald Thomson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Donovan Washburn in the 55th minute of play. After having played for 65 minutes, Donovan Washburn managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manitou Springs FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Donovan Washburn was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vanquish Utd's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Donovan Washburn 67 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-4. Darren Pulliam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nelson Compton, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Xavier Mims sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Donovan Washburn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gerald Thomson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xavier Mims in the 87th minute of the match. Donovan Washburn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gerald Thomson having to interfere. Xavier Mims received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Gerald Thomson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gerald Thomson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donovan Washburn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Donovan Washburn was extremely unlucky when he, in the 93rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Manitou Springs FC's Donovan Washburn got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Vanquish Utd fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Manitou Springs FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.