League

Nelson Road
Spectators: 9209 (Terracing: 6909, Seating: 2117, VIP seats: 183) Vancouver Reds's Saverio Niva started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saverio Niva in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hubert Sharp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 8 minutes into the match, Saverio Niva notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of AFC Richmond's Hubert Sharp. Hubert Sharp was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hubert Sharp showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Niva in the 13th minute of the match. Hubert Sharp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Niva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Vancouver Reds getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Eugène Jetté hit a great ball. In the 18th minute of the match Mitchell Baker shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Santana Armada showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Michael Laforest got a throw-in 21 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Krystian Żmuda. Derek Yu received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Santana Armada came out and tried to block the shot, but Derek Yu slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 23rd minute. AFC Richmond's Hubert Sharp played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wágner Recife in the 25th minute of play. In the 26th minute Vancouver Reds were awarded a corner. Róbson Queirós went to the cornerflag to take it. Eugène Jetté was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Hubert Sharp showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Niva in the 31st minute of the match. Saverio Niva blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hubert Sharp having to make a save. Hubert Sharp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wágner Recife, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hubert Sharp made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saverio Niva in the 41st minute of play. Eugène Jetté got a throw-in 45 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Salvador Tate.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Krystian Żmuda was the one to do the kick off. After 54 minutes, Wiliam Xavier mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vancouver Reds and the AFC Richmond players grew even worse after the yellow card. When Vancouver Reds's Saverio Niva in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Richmond's goalie prevented a goal. Veto Steller charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Veto Steller the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Veto Steller kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. In the 60thth minute of the game Saverio Niva who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AFC Richmond's Hubert Sharp was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Saverio Niva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 64 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Cameron Leary came free, but Hubert Sharp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Krystian Żmuda in the 66th minute of play forced Vancouver Reds's goalkeeper Santana Armada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, AFC Richmond's Hubert Sharp got control of the ball when Róbson Queirós tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Krystian Żmuda in the 77th minute of play forced Vancouver Reds's goalkeeper Santana Armada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saverio Niva in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hubert Sharp saved AFC Richmond from getting behind. After 80 minutes of play, Vancouver Reds's Wágner Recife made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hubert Sharp was left in no man's land by his defense there! Vancouver Reds's Jakub Kiwior was substituted for Wiliam Xavier. Róbson Queirós could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Hubert Sharp made a huge save. 87 minutes into the match, Vancouver Reds's goal looked a bit too open when Krystian Żmuda came free, but Santana Armada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santana Armada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Veto Steller, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Veto Steller 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. Veto Steller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Hubert Sharp stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Saverio Niva's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. The Vancouver Reds players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.