League

Outdoor Union Park
Spectators: 7733 (Terracing: 5801, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Erik Henley made the kick off which started today's match. Forrest Lindsey charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Forrest Lindsey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Douglas Weldon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ignacio Metz having to make a save. The supporters of Independent Outdoor Union booed when Platteville AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jamar Webster didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 11th minute of the match Forrest Lindsey shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ignacio Metz showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Chance Ventura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Henley, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Chance Ventura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Henley, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 21 minutes into the game, Jamar Webster was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Platteville AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Independent Outdoor Union the free kick. After a rather tough play, Platteville AFC's Jamar Webster got a free kick in the 21st minute. During the 24th minute of the match Forrest Lindsey completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Forrest Lindsey a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Forrest Lindsey hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Erik Henley blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Chance Ventura having to make a save. After 34 minutes of play Platteville AFC's Jamar Webster was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. A collision led to Platteville AFC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Jamar Webster hit a great ball. In the 38th minute of the match Independent Outdoor Union got a corner. Platteville AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Wade Compton ran over to the corner to take the kick. Erik Henley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Brett Todd to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Platteville AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Norman Turner came free, but Chance Ventura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Brett Todd kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Filiberto Dudley was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Platteville AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Independent Outdoor Union the free kick. After 61 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Platteville AFC! 68 minutes into the match, Platteville AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Henley came free, but Chance Ventura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Brett Todd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 75 played minutes Platteville AFC got a freekick which was hit by Douglas Weldon. Norman Turner recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Erik Henley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chance Ventura stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rene Rodgers's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. In the 85th minute, Norman Turner 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. Chance Ventura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Norman Turner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chance Ventura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Norman Turner in the 92nd minute of play. Erik Henley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Erik Henley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Independent Outdoor Union's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.