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Sedona
Spectators: 6798 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 30) Garth Rader started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blair Franklin in the 3rd minute of play forced Sedona AFC's goalkeeper Tristan Pagan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 5 minutes, Whitney Whitlock managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sedona AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Whitney Whitlock was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Smacker's Wes Simms got a free kick in the 8th minute. 10 minutes into the match, Sedona AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Blair Franklin came free, but Tristan Pagan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Reggie Hager's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tristan Pagan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Tristan Pagan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reggie Hager, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Tristan Pagan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reggie Hager, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Erik Baldwin during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Erik Baldwin kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Tristan Pagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blair Franklin in the 31st minute of play. Whitney Whitlock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Sedona AFC's zone, Blair Franklin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tristan Pagan came out of the goal and Blair Franklin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Smacker's Reggie Hager in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sedona AFC's goalie prevented a goal. 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.

When %teams%'s Reggie Hager was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 0-1 just inside the left pole, 52 minutes into the game. Tristan Pagan was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. If Reggie Hager had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Garth Rader in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ken Tillman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Garth Rader managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sedona AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Garth Rader was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ken Tillman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Whitney Whitlock fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ken Tillman having to interfere. A collision led to Smacker getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Odell Meyer hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the match, Sedona AFC's Pedro Matos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The audience was convinced that Whitney Whitlock's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ken Tillman was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. After 86 played minutes Sedona AFC got a freekick which was hit by Wade Sexton. After a defensive mix-up in Sedona AFC's zone, Blair Franklin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tristan Pagan came out of the goal and Blair Franklin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Reggie Hager fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tristan Pagan having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Smacker's Reggie Hager got a free kick in the 95th minute. Garth Rader fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ken Tillman having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Smacker walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.