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Wakeeney
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jackson Fuller got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Wakeeney FC's zone, Winston Wade stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Genaro Steward came out of the goal and Winston Wade tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Genaro Steward took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Winston Wade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfonzo Nava made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jackson Fuller in the 19th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Orville Ray got free with Alfonzo Nava in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 28 played minutes, Royse City's Nick Weeks shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Genaro Steward came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Royse City reached it. Benedict Chacon struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Alfonzo Nava didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Wakeeney FC. In the 31st match minute, Royse City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Simon McCain to maneuver through the defense. Alfonzo Nava made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jackson Fuller in the 34th minute. The supporters of Royse City booed when Wakeeney FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christopher Eason didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nick Weeks during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Wakeeney FC booed when Royse City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nick Weeks didn't get a good kick on the ball. 55 minutes into the game, Wakeeney FC's Jackson Fuller nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfonzo Nava made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Reinaldo Gaines hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jackson Fuller in the 60th minute of play forced Royse City's goalkeeper Alfonzo Nava to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfonzo Nava showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedict Chacon in the 63rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Winston Wade in the 70th minute of play forced Wakeeney FC's goalkeeper Genaro Steward to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Royse City's Alfonzo Nava played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jackson Fuller in the 72nd minute of play. Alfonzo Nava made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jackson Fuller in the 75th minute of play. When Christopher Eason fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wakeeney FC's protests and gave Christopher Eason a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th match minute, Wakeeney FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christopher Eason to maneuver through the defense. Alfonzo Nava made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jackson Fuller in the 91st minute of play. Benedict Chacon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wakeeney FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.