Terrace Heights Stad
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115,
Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rosario Polk got the match started through his kick off. Felix Virila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Diego Thorne kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Rosario Polk might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Benito Lind. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rosario Polk ran back to his position shaking his head. Grosse Pointe Farms's Benito Lind proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Grosse Pointe Farms from getting a goal against them. Hector Noel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Len Springer, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Winners 1988 FC's goalkeeper Hector Noel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 22 minutes into the game, Rosario Polk recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benito Lind. Rosario Polk showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Benito Lind made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Allan Wolf in the 26th minute of play. Len Springer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Winners 1988 FC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Felix Virila hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Allan Wolf in the 42nd minute of play forced Grosse Pointe Farms's goalkeeper Benito Lind to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Rosario Polk managed to get in a good position for a shot. Winners 1988 FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rosario Polk was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benito Lind breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 47 minutes into the game, Kyle Whitmore cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Hector Noel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Len Springer was the one to do the kick off. 58 minutes into the game, Deon Shelton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grosse Pointe Farms's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Winners 1988 FC the free kick. The supporters of Winners 1988 FC booed when Grosse Pointe Farms was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Deon Shelton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Allan Wolf sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Winners 1988 FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Felix Virila hit a great ball. 66 minutes into the match, Grosse Pointe Farms's Thanh Rhoades sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hector Noel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Grosse Pointe Farms's Benito Lind played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rosario Polk in the 69th minute of play. After 71 minutes Grosse Pointe Farms's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Rosario Polk who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Winners 1988 FC's corner Geraldo Lemons fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Benito Lind quite easily take care of the ball. 72 minutes into the match, Winners 1988 FC's goalkeeper Hector Noel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Len Springer. When Grosse Pointe Farms's Len Springer in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Winners 1988 FC's goalie prevented a goal. 77 minutes into the game, Winners 1988 FC's Rosario Polk nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benito Lind made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 82nd minute Louie Lefler shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hector Noel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute, Geraldo Lemons had to leave the field with a concussion. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cedric Ledbetter during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Winners 1988 FC's Randolph Dolan was substituted for Geraldo Lemons. After 88 played minutes Grosse Pointe Farms got a freekick which was hit by Cedric Ledbetter. Len Springer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hector Noel having to interfere. A throw-in in the 93rd minute of the game was made by Teodoro Richard with Brent Weeks as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. After having played for 95 minutes, Rosario Polk managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Winners 1988 FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rosario Polk was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Winners 1988 FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Grosse Pointe Farms for a fine match.
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