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Glendale Heights
Spectators: 6728 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Derrick Tobin got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Collins FC's Anton Holley got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Kirby Bateman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zackary Bower, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 12 minutes into the game, Giuseppe Porter recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mckinley Gallegos. Giuseppe Porter showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 18 minutes into the match, Kristopher Schultz notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Glendale Heights AFC's Kirby Bateman. Kirby Bateman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 27 minutes into the game, Derrick Tobin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Mckinley Gallegos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 33 in the game by Giuseppe Porter from a close distance when the talented Mckinley Gallegos managed to make a qualified save. Collins FC's players were relieved. In the 35th minute, Kristopher Schultz 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kristopher Schultz in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kirby Bateman saved Glendale Heights AFC from getting behind. Zackary Bower charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zackary Bower the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Collins FC's Zackary Bower got a free kick in the 38th minute. Mckinley Gallegos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Derrick Tobin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zackary Bower received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Kirby Bateman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Kristopher Schultz made the kick off in the second half. Kristopher Schultz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Kirby Bateman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 65th minute, Zackary Bower 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Kristopher Schultz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Kirby Bateman. That made the score 3-2 in the 66 minute of play. Gilbert Giles's late challenge caught a Collins FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gilbert Giles helped the player get up and apologised. Gilbert Giles kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Kirby Bateman made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Zackary Bower sent off a good shot on target. If Giuseppe Porter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mckinley Gallegos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giuseppe Porter, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the match, Derrick Tobin notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Collins FC's Mckinley Gallegos. Mckinley Gallegos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Giuseppe Porter recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Glendale Heights AFC's Giuseppe Porter got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kristopher Schultz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Glendale Heights AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Collins FC for a fine match.