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Samson
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Rueben McCormicks short, quick shot in the 3rdth minute got Raphael Wilson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 5 minutes into the match, Port Carbon FC's Terence Stapleton sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Russ Thurman narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 7 minutes into the game, Kirk Hearn was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Samson AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Port Carbon FC the free kick. In the 9th minute there was a penalty for Port Carbon FC. Tristan Guidry stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Russ Thurman. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Scotty Hargrove in the 13th minute of play forced Port Carbon FC's goalkeeper Raphael Wilson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rueben McCormick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 18 minutes into the match, Samson AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Winfred Berger came free, but Russ Thurman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raphael Wilson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Scotty Hargrove, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Rueben McCormick's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raphael Wilson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. In the 27th match minute, Samson AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sal Clayton to maneuver through the defense. Samson AFC's Russ Thurman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Winfred Berger in the 28th minute of play. Raphael Wilson made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Rueben McCormick sent off a good shot on target. Russ Thurman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Winfred Berger in the 36th minute of the match. After 36 played minutes Samson AFC got a freekick which was hit by Sal Clayton. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Samson AFC's goalkeeper Russ Thurman, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sal Clayton kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Russ Thurman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Winfred Berger, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 45 minutes into the match, Port Carbon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jesus Lyons came free, but Raphael Wilson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Terence Stapleton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Russ Thurman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Terence Stapleton made the kick off in the second half. If Scotty Hargrove had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 66 minutes into the match, Samson AFC's Rueben McCormick sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raphael Wilson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Samson AFC's Rueben McCormick in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Port Carbon FC's goalie prevented a goal. 69 minutes into the game, Samson AFC's Scotty Hargrove nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raphael Wilson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After having played for 76 minutes, Rueben McCormick managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Samson AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rueben McCormick was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 78 minutes into the match, Port Carbon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Scotty Hargrove came free, but Raphael Wilson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rueben McCormick received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Raphael Wilson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Scotty Hargrove received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Raphael Wilson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Winfred Berger sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samson AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Port Carbon FC for a fine match.