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Meldreth
Spectators: 6787 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Danilo Jimenez made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Danilo Jimenez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Meldreth United's supporters rose to their feet, but Danilo Jimenez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcelo Toledano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcelo Toledano was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Danilo Jimenez showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. Libardo Canales fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Misael Velis having to interfere. Benji Palencia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Misael Velis having to interfere. In the 14th minute, Benji Palencia left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Northwood fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. If Libardo Canales had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 25 minutes into the game, Emiliano Cerritos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Meldreth United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Northwood the free kick. In the 25th match minute, Meldreth United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Cerritos to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Benji Palencia ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Misael Velis was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. After a rather tough play, Northwood's Francisco Cortez got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Armando Velis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelo Toledano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th minute Libardo Canales shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Misael Velis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Armando Velis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelo Toledano having to interfere. After the first half Northwood were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Libardo Canales made the kick off in the second half. If Benji Palencia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 59th minute Armando Velis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Toledano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Danilo Jimenez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Meldreth United booed when Northwood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sarbelio Escobar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Efren Leguizamon charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Efren Leguizamon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Meldreth United booed when Northwood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Efren Leguizamon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Armando Velis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Danilo Jimenez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emiliano Cerritos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Marcelo Toledano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Meldreth United supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Northwood's performance. The match ended with a win for Northwood.