League

Samohi Stadium
Spectators: 8518 (Terracing: 6389, Seating: 1959, VIP seats: 170) Edgar Bower started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Garrett McKinney successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rob Forrest in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Garrett McKinney saved FC SLAVIA FL from getting behind. In the 6th minute of the match Ocean Park Beach FC got a corner. FC SLAVIA FL's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hudson do Nascimento ran over to the corner to take the kick. Virgil Ragsdale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in FC SLAVIA FL's zone, Edgar Bower stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Garrett McKinney came out of the goal and Edgar Bower tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anthony Hodges's late challenge caught a FC SLAVIA FL's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anthony Hodges helped the player get up and apologised. In the 19th minute, Anthony Hodges hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Ocean Park Beach FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Hudson do Nascimento hit a great ball. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Ocean Park Beach FC's goalkeeper Evan Noble, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. FC SLAVIA FL's Garrett McKinney proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save FC SLAVIA FL from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Virgil Ragsdale in the 25th minute of play forced Ocean Park Beach FC's goalkeeper Evan Noble to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ocean Park Beach FC's Evan Noble played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rick Fuentes in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th minute Rick Fuentes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evan Noble saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Ocean Park Beach FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rick Fuentes came free, but Evan Noble reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Evan Noble showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rick Fuentes in the 36th minute of the match. After 39 minutes FC SLAVIA FL's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hudson do Nascimento who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Ocean Park Beach FC's Edgar Bower to fire away a dangerous shot which Garrett McKinney despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Anthony Hodges made a great header on Ocean Park Beach FC's corner, it was just that FC SLAVIA FL's Garrett McKinney managed to reach the ball for a save. Jess Calcagnini kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in FC SLAVIA FL's zone, Hudson do Nascimento stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Garrett McKinney came out of the goal and Hudson do Nascimento tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ronald Aldridge in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Garrett McKinney saved FC SLAVIA FL from getting behind.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rick Fuentes was the one to do the kick off. When Ocean Park Beach FC's Edgar Bower in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC SLAVIA FL's goalie prevented a goal. After 53 minutes, Edgar Bower made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC SLAVIA FL's Garrett McKinney tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Ocean Park Beach FC's Hudson do Nascimento got a free kick in the 61st minute. Virgil Ragsdale could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Evan Noble made a huge save. Evan Noble made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgil Ragsdale in the 66th minute of play. Evan Noble showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rick Fuentes in the 68th minute of the match. FC SLAVIA FL's Rick Fuentes got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as FC SLAVIA FL's Rick Fuentes slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Evan Noble. That made the score 1-2 after 73 minutes of play. A collision led to Ocean Park Beach FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Edgar Bower hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgar Bower in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Garrett McKinney prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 86 minutes into the match, Ocean Park Beach FC's goalkeeper Evan Noble had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manuel Rush. Garrett McKinney showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Bower, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Garrett McKinney showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronald Aldridge in the 91st minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC SLAVIA FL had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.