League

Childersburg Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Son Gaines sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nolan Covington charged in rather forcefully in the 8th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nolan Covington the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 8th match minute, Knoxville United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nolan Covington to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Robert Eddy got free with Felix Cowan in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Childersburg FC defense, Thanh Maloney kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Donald Brandt. The Childersburg FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Donald Brandt should have stopped the shot. Thanh Maloney's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Donald Brandt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Donald Brandt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Son Gaines, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Thanh Maloney fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donald Brandt having to interfere. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Childersburg FC's goalkeeper Donald Brandt, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 32nd match minute, Childersburg FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascal Alston to maneuver through the defense. If Thanh Maloney had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pascal Alston kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Thanh Maloney sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 39th minute of the match Thanh Bush shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Donald Brandt showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Felix Cowan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Billy Jenkins in the 41st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thanh Maloney in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donald Brandt saved Childersburg FC from getting behind. The Knoxville United FC fans' excitement grew in the 46th match minute when Knoxville United FC's Thanh Maloney looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Thanh Maloney stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Milton Saldana's late challenge caught a Knoxville United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Milton Saldana helped the player get up and apologised. After 51 played minutes Childersburg FC got a freekick which was hit by Milton Saldana. Felix Cowan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Billy Jenkins in the 54th minute of play. A collision led to Knoxville United FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Jeff Adams hit a great ball. The supporters of Childersburg FC booed when Knoxville United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kyle Háva didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 56th minute, Kraig Hufnagel sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Knoxville United FC's Felix Cowan didn't even have to move. Kyle Háva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donald Brandt having to interfere. When Knoxville United FC's Thanh Maloney in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Childersburg FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 65 minutes, Thanh Maloney made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Childersburg FC's Donald Brandt tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 69 minutes, Son Gaines managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Knoxville United FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Son Gaines was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Childersburg FC booed when Knoxville United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ernesto Hoskins didn't get a good kick on the ball. Billy Jenkins's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Felix Cowan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. With a little luck, Childersburg FC's Donald Brandt got control of the ball when Son Gaines tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Knoxville United FC's goalkeeper Felix Cowan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Son Gaines got free with Donald Brandt in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Robert Eddy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Knoxville United FC's Felix Cowan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Eddy in the 88th minute of play. After some careless play in the Childersburg FC defense, Son Gaines kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Donald Brandt. The Childersburg FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Donald Brandt should have stopped the shot. Felix Cowan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Billy Jenkins in the 94th minute of the match. Robert Eddy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Felix Cowan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Knoxville United FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Knoxville United FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.