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Gigante de Phoenix
Spectators: 9201 (Terracing: 6902, Seating: 2116, VIP seats: 183) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Domingo Lopez got the match started through his kick off. Chisholm Rookie's Connor Christie got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Chisholm Rookie's Danial McDermott got control of the ball when Lamar Gallo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Danial McDermott showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claude Mueller, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Danial McDermott showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tom Adams, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 13th minute El Canalla de Chicago were awarded a corner. Claude Mueller went to the cornerflag to take it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Domingo Lopez in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danial McDermott prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Domingo Lopez in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danial McDermott prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 16th minute El Canalla de Chicago were awarded a corner. Claude Mueller went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Carlo Greenberg managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 18th minute, Claude Mueller hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Danial McDermott took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matthew Medrano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Matthew Medrano put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Danial McDermott. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lamar Gallo got free with Danial McDermott in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Danial McDermott made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lamar Gallo in the 34th minute. Danial McDermott took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domingo Lopez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matthew Medrano kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Chisholm Rookie's Jackson Caballero couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 45th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for El Canalla de Chicago. When Connor Christie came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Chisholm Rookie fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Connor Christie couldn't finish the play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Connor Christie to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tom Adams in the 56th minute of play forced Chisholm Rookie's goalkeeper Danial McDermott to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 65th minute, Jackson Caballero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. El Canalla de Chicago made a substitution. Justin Raines replaced Tom Adams. El Canalla de Chicago's Andreas Sanchez was substituted for Matthew Medrano. El Canalla de Chicago were awarded a corner in the 74th minute after Chisholm Rookie's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Claude Mueller took the corner. Wilbur Hyde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Connor Christie in the 76th minute. A collision led to El Canalla de Chicago getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Justin Raines hit a great ball. Connor Christie could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Wilbur Hyde made a huge save. When Tristan Hyatt fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chisholm Rookie's protests and gave Tristan Hyatt a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of El Canalla de Chicago booed when Chisholm Rookie was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tristan Hyatt didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 84th minute of the match Claude Mueller sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Danial McDermott skillfully saved the ball. Wilbur Hyde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Connor Christie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When El Canalla de Chicago's Lamar Gallo in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chisholm Rookie's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Domingo Lopez during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 93rd minute, Domingo Lopez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Connor Christie got free with Wilbur Hyde in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. El Canalla de Chicago's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.