League

Zippy Field
Spectators: 7588 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 50) Ed Galloway made the kick off and thus started the match. Sterling Keene showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugh Herget, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Brant Zapata in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sterling Keene saved Tuscon FC from getting behind. In the 7th minute of the match, Jamel Bradshaw got a very nice opportunity to score, but Sterling Keene was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Sterling Keene made an important save on a dangerous shot by Brant Zapata in the 8th minute. 11 minutes into the game, Brandon Polk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Springfield Zips's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tuscon FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Springfield Zips's Brandon Polk got a free kick in the 11th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ed Galloway in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Scottie Kraft prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tuscon FC's Sterling Keene played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diego Vincent in the 14th minute of play. After 17 played minutes Tuscon FC got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Waller. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diego Vincent in the 22nd minute of play forced Tuscon FC's goalkeeper Sterling Keene to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Springfield Zips's goal looked a bit too open when Felipe Waller came free, but Scottie Kraft reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Scottie Kraft showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ed Galloway in the 26th minute of the match. With a little luck, Tuscon FC's Sterling Keene got control of the ball when Jamel Bradshaw tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felipe Waller recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Felipe Waller had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jamel Bradshaw could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Sterling Keene made a huge save. Ed Galloway fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scottie Kraft having to interfere.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Diego Vincent was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Ty Jones was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tuscon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Springfield Zips the free kick. Ty Jones hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Springfield Zips's zone, Ed Galloway stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Scottie Kraft came out of the goal and Ed Galloway tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 63 minutes into the match, Springfield Zips's goal looked a bit too open when Ed Galloway came free, but Scottie Kraft reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sterling Keene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jamel Bradshaw in the 66th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ed Galloway in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Scottie Kraft saved Springfield Zips from getting behind. Alfredo Cavazos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scottie Kraft having to interfere. If Alfredo Cavazos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ed Galloway fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scottie Kraft having to interfere. In the 78th minute, Jamel Bradshaw left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Springfield Zips fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Alfredo Cavazos struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Scottie Kraft didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tuscon FC. Alfredo Cavazos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scottie Kraft having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Tuscon FC's Felipe Waller got a free kick in the 90th minute. Ed Galloway's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Scottie Kraft read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.