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Beale Street Arena
Spectators: 7697 (Terracing: 5853, Seating: 1794, VIP seats: 50) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Allan Russo got the match started through his kick off. Asher Hunter could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Casey Murray made a huge save. 11 minutes into the match, Asher Hunter had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Casey Murray. New Providence FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Asher Hunter was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Kurt Shapiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lazaro Tharp hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 18 minutes into the match, New Providence FC's goalkeeper Casey Murray had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Asher Hunter. Asher Hunter could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Casey Murray made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Allan Russo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Richard John was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Truman Yeager hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Richard John showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo Chin in the 35th minute of the match. In the 37th minute, Allan Russo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The New Providence FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. New Providence FC's Allan Russo got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In a very dangerous position, a player in New Providence FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 40th minute. Penalty! Casey Murray had in the 43rdth minute some difficulties stopping Vicente Adair's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Casey Murray showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kurt Shapiro in the 47th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kurt Shapiro stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Allan Russo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Richard John was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Reggie James hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Casey Murray showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Asher Hunter in the 59th minute of the match. With a little luck, Memphis United FC's Richard John got control of the ball when Allan Russo tried to sneak it across the goal line. New Providence FC's Casey Murray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kurt Shapiro in the 66th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Alonso Moreno dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Richard John, 1-4. In the last second Richard John throw himself and got hold of the ball when Gustavo Chin in the 73rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. In the 74th match minute, Memphis United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reyes Booker to maneuver through the defense. Allan Russo's late challenge caught a Memphis United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Allan Russo helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Memphis United FC booed when New Providence FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Allan Russo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Allan Russo scored 1-5 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Richard John, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 82nd match minute, New Providence FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Allen Small to maneuver through the defense. Richard John made an important save on a dangerous shot by Allan Russo in the 84th minute. Memphis United FC's Richard John proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Memphis United FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Memphis United FC's Richard John got control of the ball when Gustavo Chin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Richard John didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 94th minute, which inside left pole to 1-6. New Providence FC played a much better game than Memphis United FC and deserved their victory. The Memphis United FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.