League

Rookie Stadium
Spectators: 9290 (Terracing: 6969, Seating: 2136, VIP seats: 185) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cao Shi Yi took the kick off in the first half of the match. Aníbal Lorenzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 石博震, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shelton Flanagan in the 7th minute of play forced Chisholm Rookie's goalkeeper Danial McDermott to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shelton Flanagan might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Danial McDermott. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Shelton Flanagan ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 21st match minute, The Team FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guy Baxter to maneuver through the defense. Chisholm Rookie's Danial McDermott played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shelton Flanagan in the 28th minute of play. The supporters of The Team FC booed when Chisholm Rookie was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Connor Christie didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, The Team FC's Raul Bowen got a free kick in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Connor Christie in the 34th minute of play forced The Team FC's goalkeeper Aníbal Lorenzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Chisholm Rookie booed when The Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Grant Foote didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aníbal Lorenzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Connor Christie, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. When The Team FC's Shelton Flanagan in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chisholm Rookie's goalie prevented a goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 57th minute Cao Shi Yi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danial McDermott saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Connor Christie hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Cao Shi Yi managed to get in a good position for a shot. The Team FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cao Shi Yi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Danial McDermott breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Danial McDermott showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Otis Short, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Aníbal Lorenzi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adolfo Dorsey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Grant Foote hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, The Team FC's Grant Foote got a free kick in the 69th minute. After a defensive mix-up in The Team FC's zone, Connor Christie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aníbal Lorenzi came out of the goal and Connor Christie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cao Shi Yi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Connor Christie struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Aníbal Lorenzi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chisholm Rookie. Aníbal Lorenzi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Connor Christie's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. After having played for 81 minutes, Connor Christie managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chisholm Rookie's supporters crossed their fingers, but Connor Christie was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Danial McDermott made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cao Shi Yi in the 86th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Connor Christie managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chisholm Rookie's supporters rose to their feet, but Connor Christie was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aníbal Lorenzi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Grant Foote could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Danial McDermott made a huge save. The Team FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.