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Mena FC
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Wilbur Cortez started the match with the kick off. In the last second Stefan Noble throw himself and got hold of the ball when Wilbur Cortez in the 5thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Corry FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Wilbur Cortez 11 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. Owen Stevens recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Corry FC's goalkeeper Stefan Noble, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guillermo Burger in the 20th minute of play forced Mena FC's goalkeeper Rolland Bonilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilbur Cortez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 30 minutes into the game, Abdul Marshall threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mena FC's Rosario Hart quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wilbur Cortez in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stefan Noble saved Corry FC from getting behind. After 34 played minutes Corry FC got a freekick which was hit by Darell Griffin. Corry FC's Stefan Noble proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Corry FC from getting a goal against them. Stefan Noble made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilbur Cortez in the 35th minute of play. Rusty Sorenson kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Corry FC's Stefan Noble played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilbur Cortez in the 39th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Mena FC's Wilbur Cortez slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Stefan Noble. That made the score 3-0 after 40 minutes of play. Wilbur Cortez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mena FC's Davis Hinkle pulled a muscle in his back after 46 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 46 minutes into the game, Rusty Sorenson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Corry FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mena FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Corry FC's Rusty Sorenson got a free kick in the 47th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When Abdul Marshall fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Corry FC's protests and gave Abdul Marshall a yellow card for diving instead. In the 57th minute, Wilbur Cortez ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stefan Noble was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. After a defensive mix-up in Corry FC's zone, Wilbur Cortez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stefan Noble came out of the goal and Wilbur Cortez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Mena FC's Wilbur Cortez got a free kick in the 65th minute. Abdul Marshall got his second yellow card in the match during the 66th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Mena FC booed when Corry FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abdul Marshall didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Len Post had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Corry FC's Stefan Noble played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilbur Cortez in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Mena FC booed when Corry FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rusty Sorenson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Corry FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wilbur Cortez came free, but Stefan Noble reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mena FC's Tyron Walls managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Guillermo Burger in the 77 minute of the game. Stefan Noble made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilbur Cortez in the 81st minute of play. Wilbur Cortez might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Stefan Noble. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Wilbur Cortez ran back to his position shaking his head. Rosario Hart received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Stefan Noble tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilbur Cortez struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Stefan Noble didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mena FC. 91 minutes into the match, Corry FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wilbur Cortez came free, but Stefan Noble reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mena FC's Wilbur Cortez got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the referee ended the match the Mena FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.