League

Redford Stadium
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rolando Callahan started the match with the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Los Angeles F.C's zone, Cary Allen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristopher Munson came out of the goal and Cary Allen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Cary Allen kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Cristopher Munson. That made the score 1-0 in the 9 minute of play. After 14 minutes Los Angeles F.C's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Julio Thome who took care of the corner kick. Thaddeus Stevens was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Todd Welsh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Keith Duffy in the 18th minute of play. Cristopher Munson stood somewhat misplaced when Cary Allen came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 23 minute. Jordan Garcia kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the game, Cary Allen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Cristopher Munson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 31 played minutes Redford got a freekick which was hit by Timmy Herrera. 33 minutes into the game, Los Angeles F.C's Quinton Webber nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Todd Welsh made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. After 36 minutes, Landon Brennan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Los Angeles F.C and the Redford players grew even worse after the yellow card. Landon Brennan kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. If Cary Allen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Todd Welsh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Keith Duffy in the 42nd minute of play. After 46 played minutes Los Angeles F.C got a freekick which was hit by Jordan Garcia. Cristopher Munson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cary Allen went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-1.

55 minutes into the game, Rolando Callahan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Todd Welsh. Rolando Callahan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cary Allen in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristopher Munson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 60th minute, Christian Magee hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cary Allen struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Cristopher Munson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Redford. In the 63rd match minute, Redford was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lee Villa to maneuver through the defense. 64 minutes into the match, Quinton Webber notched a goal, 4-3, to the right of Redford's Todd Welsh. Todd Welsh was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Los Angeles F.C getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Quinton Webber hit a great ball. In the 70th match minute, Redford was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julio Thome to maneuver through the defense. Todd Welsh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Callahan, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. In the 83rd minute Mitchell Starr shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Todd Welsh saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Merlin Cermak struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Cristopher Munson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Redford. Todd Welsh made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rolando Callahan in the 97th minute.