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Nikiski
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Truman Parham got the match started through his kick off. Lionel Busby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barry Hudson in the 4th minute of play. Lionel Busby showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Truman Parham in the 10th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lanny Buckner during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Nikiski FC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Lanny Buckner hit a great ball. Lionel Busby showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barry Hudson in the 16th minute of the match. Lionel Busby came out of the goal in the 18th minute to try and stop a shot by Beloit FC's Barry Hudson. But to his dismay, Barry Hudson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Beloit FC's Wilton Salas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Beloit FC from getting a goal against them. In the 24th minute, Nikiski FC's Fred Hogue ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Wilton Salas. Wilton Salas yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. In the 27th minute Rodolfo Zimmer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wilton Salas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A nice corner shot did that Joel Heath got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Wilton Salas quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Lionel Busby showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kenneth Kemp in the 31st minute of the match. Lionel Busby came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by Beloit FC's Truman Parham. But to his dismay, Truman Parham quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. In the 42ndth minute of the game Truman Parham who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nikiski FC's Lionel Busby was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Lionel Busby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Truman Parham in the 46th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Nikiski FC's Fred Hogue slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Wilton Salas. That made the score 2-2 after 47 minutes of play.

After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Fred Hogue managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nikiski FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fred Hogue was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilton Salas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Truman Parham in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lionel Busby prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Beloit FC's Truman Parham in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nikiski FC's goalie prevented a goal. 60 minutes into the match, Beloit FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Hogue came free, but Wilton Salas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Truman Parham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Truman Parham managed to get in a good position for a shot. Beloit FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Truman Parham was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lionel Busby breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Truman Parham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 79 minutes into the game, Scott Tyson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nikiski FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Beloit FC the free kick. In the 79th match minute, Nikiski FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Scott Tyson to maneuver through the defense. Barry Hudson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Truman Parham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lionel Busby showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Truman Parham, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Rodolfo Zimmer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nikiski FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodolfo Zimmer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilton Salas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Beloit FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Truman Parham hit a great ball. After having played for 96 minutes, Truman Parham managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Beloit FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Truman Parham was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.