League

Shizuru Kuwabara ST
Spectators: 7961 (Terracing: 5972, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 158) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Domenico Cardoso took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dillon Yarbrough in the 3rd minute of play forced REFTS's goalkeeper Alec Mann to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Billz United's goal looked a bit too open when Tad Rush came free, but Rhett McKinley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dillon Yarbrough took the ball and in the 9 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alec Mann. Alec Mann dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 13th minute, one of REFTS:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for REFTS. Sterling LeBlanc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Alec Mann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tad Rush kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joshua Burger in the 22nd minute of play forced REFTS's goalkeeper Alec Mann to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicky Benavides struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Alec Mann didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Billz United. 27 minutes into the match, REFTS's goal looked a bit too open when Dillon Yarbrough came free, but Alec Mann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Nicky Benavides had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alec Mann. REFTS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nicky Benavides was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. After a rather tough play, REFTS's Marshall Doe got a free kick in the 33rd minute. In the 34th minute, Stevie Weathers got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ali McClure in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alec Mann prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dillon Yarbrough fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alec Mann having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ali McClure in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alec Mann saved REFTS from getting behind.

Ali McClure fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alec Mann having to interfere. Alec Mann was out of position in the 59 minute of play, and Ali McClure capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ali McClure really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. After 62 played minutes Billz United got a freekick which was hit by Connor Swenson. If Ali McClure had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Joshua Burger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Billz United's Dillon Yarbrough got a free kick in the 68th minute. After recieving a nice pass, REFTS's Marshall Doe tried to score from far away in the 69th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 76 played minutes REFTS got a freekick which was hit by Tad Rush. Bryan Dickinson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rhett McKinley having to interfere. 80 minutes into the match, REFTS's goalkeeper Alec Mann had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lanny Li. Ali McClure's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 81stth minute, Alec Mann skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Alec Mann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali McClure in the 88th minute of play. Nicky Benavides struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Alec Mann didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Billz United. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Ali McClure managed to get in a good position for a shot. Billz United's supporters rose to their feet, but Ali McClure was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alec Mann breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bryan Dickinson in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rhett McKinley prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tad Rush in the 96th minute of play forced Billz United's goalkeeper Rhett McKinley to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The REFTS fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Billz United were clearly better and deserved to take the win.