The forty-first minute...
Both teams were still creating chances. The game was wide open.
Connor Davis collected the ball in the center circle. He looked up and saw Marcus Price making a run into the 18-yard box.
[> "Davis with the ball," <] Michael Harrison said. [> "Hastings looking to retake the lead before half-time." <]
The pass was weighted perfectly. Marcus controlled it with his back to goal.
Jack Stones was tight behind him. The captain stayed strong, not giving the striker any space.
[> "Price in the 18-yard box," <] Peter Walsh observed. [> "He's been a constant threat all evening." <]
Marcus tried to turn, but Jack held his ground. The defender was doing everything right.
The striker played the ball back to Ben Williams. The lone midfielder was a few yards out.
Williams struck it first time. The shot was hurtling toward the bottom corner.
Will van Drunen threw himself in front of it. The ball deflected off his shin.
