Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 31 apiece, Michigan Bucks 1st and Peoria 1st. Peoria had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.17/1.08 for Michigan Bucks and 2.67/1.08 for Peoria (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.86.
Momentum sat with Michigan Bucks, winners of their last six, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Peoria had won four straight, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The venue was Testwood Stadium, with room for 11,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Michigan Bucks led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 4-0.
Goal scorers
Michigan Bucks: Remi Agunbiade (11' og), Remi Agunbiade (47'), C. Shillington (62'), Jordy Lopez (90')
Key stats
Possession: Michigan Bucks 59% · Peoria 41% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 2-4