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After heavy rains the night before the pitch was terrible, but the referees ruled it ok to play. Things didn't start out well for the Sport Clubbers, as a penalty was awarded to Vardar after a mistimed tackle in the box, which was converted for the 1-0 lead. The middle of the field was under water, to at least boot depth, which made dribbling the ball nearly impossible, which was evident when Mark Kurzer tried and ended up taking a bath in the muck. Vardar was able to capitalize on a give and go and went out to a 2-0 lead at the half. ASC had their chances, but nothing was going to convert for them this day. A well placed cross by Roberto Pelini to Ed Monley was headed just wide as Mike Fabbri was rushing the goal. A chance by Curtis Reid went past the far post untouched, and yet another by Reid was placed off the goal post, an inch away from getting a score. Vardar was able to extend to 3-0 in the second half, and that is how the game would end. Team Manager Chris Stockman said, "Nobody wanted to play in the middle of the field where all of the water was, and we really lost the middle of the field today. We had our chances, we just couldn't convert."
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