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Haviland Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) When Cherryland's Kirk Numbers in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Haviland's goalie prevented a goal. After 7 played minutes Brendon Platt rounded Cherryland's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. If Kirk Numbers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Steven Trent fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andre Pendleton having to interfere. When Clark Brooks fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Haviland's protests and gave Clark Brooks a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Haviland getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Clark Brooks hit a great ball. In the 20th minute, Jackson Abraham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute there was a penalty for Cherryland. Nathan Dillard stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Andre Pendleton. 1-1. After having played for 27 minutes, Kirk Numbers managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cherryland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kirk Numbers was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bryant Holbrook was shown his second yellow card after 28 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 28th match minute, Haviland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bryant Holbrook to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Haviland defense, Steven Trent kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Andre Pendleton. The Haviland fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Andre Pendleton should have stopped the shot. Pete Sheehan hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute of the match, Clark Brooks got a very nice opportunity to score, but Colby Stein was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When Clark Brooks came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the Haviland fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Clark Brooks couldn't finish the play. After having played for 42 minutes, Sterling Weller managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Haviland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sterling Weller was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Steven Trent received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Andre Pendleton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

A collision led to Haviland getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Jackson Abraham hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Steven Trent in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andre Pendleton saved Haviland from getting behind. Steven Trent took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Andre Pendleton. Andre Pendleton dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Porter Iverson during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 61st minute, Porter Iverson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match had gone on for 69 minutes, Steven Trent took a quick shot and it went in 1-4 without a chance for Andre Pendleton to make any attempt to save it. Clark Brooks received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Colby Stein tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Steven Trent in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andre Pendleton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Haviland getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Brendon Platt hit a great ball. In the 83rdth minute of the game Steven Trent who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Haviland's Andre Pendleton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Kirk Numbers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 88 minutes into the match, Haviland's goalkeeper Andre Pendleton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kirk Numbers. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cherryland had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.