Official Cup

AA Arena
Spectators: 177 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 41, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Phil Craft made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, American Airlines's goal looked a bit too open when Mervin Floyd came free, but Anthony Shields reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mark Greenwood could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Kelly Johns made a huge save. In the 6th minute, J.C. Sutton ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Anthony Shields was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Titus Guillory during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 24th minute, Titus Guillory hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, AC DeMiRHaN's Kelly Johns got control of the ball when Mark Greenwood tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kelly Johns made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Phil Craft sent off a good shot on target. Kelly Johns was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Titus Guillory showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 40 minute of play. AC DeMiRHaN's Kelly Johns proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save AC DeMiRHaN from getting a goal against them. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

Kelly Johns made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Titus Guillory in the 52nd minute of play. Ed Rose received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Anthony Shields tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. American Airlines's goalkeeper couldn't reach when J.C. Sutton 64 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-2. Mark Greenwood charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mark Greenwood the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 67th match minute, American Airlines was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mark Greenwood to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the game, American Airlines's Titus Guillory nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kelly Johns made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. After a rather tough play, AC DeMiRHaN's Zackary Sullivan got a free kick in the 73rd minute. With an all-out effort, AC DeMiRHaN's Anthony Shields threw himself towards the right post 79 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ed Rose, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Kelly Johns took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Phil Craft, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 84 played minutes AC DeMiRHaN got a freekick which was hit by Zackary Sullivan. In the 87th minute, Phil Craft made a precise shot to the right of Kelly Johns. AC DeMiRHaN's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-2. AC DeMiRHaN were furious when Kurtis Villanueva was red carded, 92 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in AC DeMiRHaN fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 91st minute. Penalty! Kelly Johns had in the 93rdth minute some difficulties stopping Dalton Priest's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 95 minutes into the match, AC DeMiRHaN's goal looked a bit too open when Phil Craft came free, but Kelly Johns reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. American Airlines's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.