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Solo Arena
Spectators: 9224 (Terracing: 6919, Seating: 2122, VIP seats: 183) Damian Dean started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gregorio Green showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emmanuel Pennington, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Gregorio Green made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Emmanuel Pennington sent off a good shot on target. If Stanton Mueller had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the game, Emmanuel Pennington recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gregorio Green. Emmanuel Pennington showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. If Damian Dean had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. ARMENIAN 11's Gregorio Green played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damian Dean in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, ARMENIAN 11's goalkeeper Gregorio Green had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emmanuel Pennington. Gregorio Green showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damian Dean, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emmanuel Pennington got free with Gregorio Green in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Neal Drew sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gregorio Green took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Dean, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute, Allan Caudill hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Neal Drew to strike the kick off in the second half. If Emmanuel Pennington had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 57th match minute, ARMENIAN 11 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Narcis Nicolcioiu to maneuver through the defense. Damian Dean recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nacho Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stanton Mueller, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. After a defensive mix-up in ARMENIAN 11's zone, Damian Dean stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gregorio Green came out of the goal and Damian Dean tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Recolta Alamor's Nacho Gonzalez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stanton Mueller in the 64th minute of play. Gregorio Green made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armen Gabrielyan in the 66th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emmanuel Pennington in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gregorio Green saved ARMENIAN 11 from getting behind. Damian Dean might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gregorio Green. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Damian Dean ran back to his position shaking his head. Emmanuel Pennington fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gregorio Green having to interfere. Scotty Browning kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Damian Dean sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and ARMENIAN 11's Gregorio Green didn't even have to move. After having played for 82 minutes, Damian Dean managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Recolta Alamor's supporters crossed their fingers, but Damian Dean was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Neal Drew could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Nacho Gonzalez made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damian Dean in the 85th minute of play forced ARMENIAN 11's goalkeeper Gregorio Green to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 88 minutes into the game, Darnell Contreras was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ARMENIAN 11's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Recolta Alamor the free kick. Darnell Contreras kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. When Recolta Alamor's Emmanuel Pennington in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ARMENIAN 11's goalie prevented a goal. In the 93rdth minute of the game Neal Drew who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Recolta Alamor's Nacho Gonzalez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 94th minute, Damian Dean made a precise shot to the right of Gregorio Green. ARMENIAN 11's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Many of ARMENIAN 11's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. ARMENIAN 11 may have spent more time on the ball, but Recolta Alamor were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.