League

New Bern Stadium
Spectators: 7728 (Terracing: 5797, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Curt Finch made the kick off which started today's match. Alfredo Dykes hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. In the 17th minute Phillip Dietz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dan Savage saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, ALBEAGLES FC's goal looked a bit too open when Graig Gamble came free, but Dan Savage reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, ALBEAGLES FC's goal looked a bit too open when Shawn Stout came free, but Dan Savage reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 30thth minute of the game Graig Gamble who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ALBEAGLES FC's Dan Savage was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Freddy Barton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Curt Finch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the match, Curt Finch dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Freddy Barton, 2-0. In the 44th minute of the match Leif Street sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Freddy Barton skillfully saved the ball. Nelson Pineda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Freddy Barton having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Graig Gamble was the one to do the kick off. If Curt Finch had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When ALBEAGLES FC's Curt Finch in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Byzantium AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Shawn Stout hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute of the match Darrel Chan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Freddy Barton skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Curt Finch in the 69th minute of play forced Byzantium AFC's goalkeeper Freddy Barton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nelson Pineda struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Freddy Barton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ALBEAGLES FC. Freddy Barton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Pineda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredo Dykes during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Freddy Barton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Pineda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Curt Finch had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 83 played minutes Byzantium AFC got a freekick which was hit by Wayne Bouchard. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nelson Pineda in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Freddy Barton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Phillip Dietz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 94 minutes into the match, ALBEAGLES FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Dykes came free, but Dan Savage reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Phillip Dietz's late challenge caught a ALBEAGLES FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Phillip Dietz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Byzantium AFC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Phillip Dietz hit a great ball. Nelson Pineda scored 4-0 in the 98th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Freddy Barton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. ALBEAGLES FC had played much better football throughout.