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Shizuru Kuwabara ST
Spectators: 7985 (Terracing: 5990, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Domenico Cardoso made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th match minute, Berkeley Heights was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Scales to maneuver through the defense. Scot Hilliard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lionel Herman during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jermaine Harper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenico Cardoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonah Salas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alec Mann having to interfere. Alec Mann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonah Salas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 15 played minutes REFTS got a freekick which was hit by Jermaine Quintero. If Lionel Herman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lionel Herman scored 0-2 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alec Mann, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Berkeley Heights's Jonah Salas in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye REFTS's goalie prevented a goal. Jermaine Harper made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emilio Justice in the 30th minute. When Berkeley Heights's Scot Hilliard in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye REFTS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd match minute, REFTS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Justice to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Berkeley Heights booed when REFTS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tad Rush didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bryan Dickinson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Jermaine Harper made a huge save. A collision led to REFTS getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Emilio Justice hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Berkeley Heights's Brad Martin got a free kick in the 40th minute. 42 minutes into the match, Berkeley Heights's goal looked a bit too open when Domenico Cardoso came free, but Jermaine Harper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute Scot Hilliard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alec Mann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alec Mann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel Herman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Berkeley Heights were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After having played for 54 minutes, Scot Hilliard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Berkeley Heights's supporters crossed their fingers, but Scot Hilliard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Through an outstanding action, after 56 minutes, Alec Mann successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The supporters of REFTS booed when Berkeley Heights was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julio Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. REFTS's Marshall Doe took a good shot, in the 58th minute, which hit the crossbar above Jermaine Harper's head, and flew over the goal. Berkeley Heights's manager was very thankful on the sidelines as his team had managed to keep the ball out of the net after some serious pressure by REFTS. The supporters of REFTS booed when Berkeley Heights was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico Scales didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 63rd minute of the match, Scot Hilliard tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alec Mann saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a defensive mix-up in REFTS's zone, Jonah Salas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alec Mann came out of the goal and Jonah Salas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpected shot in the 67th minute by Lionel Herman got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Federico Scales received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Alec Mann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 75 minutes into the match, Berkeley Heights's goal looked a bit too open when Bryan Dickinson came free, but Jermaine Harper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lionel Herman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 76thth minute, Alec Mann skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 78 minutes into the match, REFTS's goal looked a bit too open when Scot Hilliard came free, but Alec Mann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonah Salas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Alec Mann made a huge save. Berkeley Heights's Lionel Herman got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Scot Hilliard who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 86thth minute tested the skills of Alec Mann when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After having played for 89 minutes, Scot Hilliard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Berkeley Heights's supporters crossed their fingers, but Scot Hilliard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With his leg Alec Mann managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when Berkeley Heights's Jonah Salas fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Alec Mann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Scot Hilliard in the 93rd minute of play. After 93 played minutes REFTS got a freekick which was hit by Tad Rush. If Federico Scales had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alec Mann stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Scot Hilliard's shot from short distance in the 96th minute.