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Opel National Arena
Spectators: 10975 (Terracing: 8232, Seating: 2524, VIP seats: 219) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ciarán Jones took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Derek Findley left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lisburn Distillery F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Yapton's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Neil Deacon 9 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-0. When Eddie Wittingham came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Lisburn Distillery F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eddie Wittingham couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Derek Findley got free with Marcus King in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tommy Boyce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Marcus King tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 17th minute, Miles Mabbutt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 21 minutes, Derek Findley made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. Yapton's Marcus King tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 24th minute Eddie Wittingham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus King saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the game, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Tommy Boyce nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcus King made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Tommy Boyce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Marcus King tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 36 minutes into the match, Derek Findley notched a goal, 7-0, to the right of Yapton's Marcus King. Marcus King was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Marcus King came out of the goal in the 40th minute to try and stop a shot by Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Derek Findley. But to his dismay, Derek Findley quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 8-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Neil Deacon in the 45th minute of play forced Yapton's goalkeeper Marcus King to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ciarán Jones kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. 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 8-0.

Marcus King took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eddie Wittingham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus King stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eddie Wittingham's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Tommy Boyce fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcus King having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Derek Findley had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcus King. Yapton's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Derek Findley was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 9-0. In the 63rd minute Derek Findley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus King saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miles Mabbutt hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Tommy Boyce recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tommy Boyce sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ciarán Jones charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ciarán Jones the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 74 minutes into the match, Yapton's goal looked a bit too open when Derek Findley came free, but Marcus King reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 76th minute, Derek Findley ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marcus King was frozen by the shot and now it was 11-0. Marcus King showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Derek Findley, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 80th minute, Derek Findley left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lisburn Distillery F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 12-0. 83 minutes into the match, Eddie Wittingham notched a goal, 13-0, to the right of Yapton's Marcus King. Marcus King was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Marcus King showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Derek Findley in the 86th minute of the match. Marcus King made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Derek Findley in the 89th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Tommy Boyce managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Tommy Boyce was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcus King breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Neil Deacon made a precise shot to the right of Marcus King. Yapton's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 14-0. When Max Ridsdale fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Yapton's protests and gave Max Ridsdale a yellow card for diving instead. After 96 played minutes Yapton got a freekick which was hit by Max Ridsdale. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Derek Findley in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcus King prevented the ball from getting in the gole.