League

Zippy Field
Spectators: 7746 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 50) Diego Vincent made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute, Jamel Bradshaw 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. Art Ludwig kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Brandon Polk's shot from long distance in the 7th minute was not bad at all, but Seymour United's Rueben Roy knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. After 7 played minutes Seymour United got a freekick which was hit by Thanh Johnson. In the 13th minute, Diego Vincent 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. Rueben Roy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jamel Bradshaw in the 15th minute. If Diego Vincent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jamel Bradshaw who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Rueben Roy when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The corner led Seymour United's Grady Piper to fire away a dangerous shot which Scottie Kraft despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 30 minutes into the match, Springfield Zips's goal looked a bit too open when Austin Stewart came free, but Scottie Kraft reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 35th minute, Seymour United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Jamel Bradshaw fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After having played for 36 minutes, Jamel Bradshaw managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Springfield Zips's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jamel Bradshaw was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Springfield Zips booed when Seymour United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonas Holcomb didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jamel Bradshaw who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 39thth minute tested the skills of Rueben Roy when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 40 minutes, Jonas Holcomb mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Seymour United and the Springfield Zips players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jonas Holcomb hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Jamel Bradshaw fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rueben Roy having to interfere. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Enrique Louis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Hugh Herget blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rueben Roy having to make a save. Austin Stewart could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Scottie Kraft made a huge save. Scottie Kraft made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Austin Stewart sent off a good shot on target. Jamel Bradshaw fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rueben Roy having to interfere. With a little luck, Springfield Zips's Scottie Kraft got control of the ball when Austin Stewart tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Springfield Zips's zone, Enrique Louis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Scottie Kraft came out of the goal and Enrique Louis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 76 minutes into the match, Springfield Zips's goalkeeper Scottie Kraft had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Austin Stewart. In the 78th minute Diego Vincent shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rueben Roy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes into the game, Springfield Zips's Diego Vincent nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rueben Roy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Rueben Roy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brant Zapata in the 94th minute of the match. Brant Zapata charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Brant Zapata the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 97th match minute, Springfield Zips was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brant Zapata to maneuver through the defense. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.