Official Cup

Levenshulme Stadium
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) 2 minutes into the game, Samuel Farmer recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jerry Lodge. Samuel Farmer showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The audience was convinced that Joe Herring's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alexander Bird was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. Valencia C.F. were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after Mayo's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joe Herring took the corner. Glyn Smith thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Alexander Bird, a very annoying self made goal in the 10th minute which led to 1-1. Jerry Lodge showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Burton in the 13th minute of the match. Valencia C.F.'s Jerry Lodge played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuel Farmer in the 15th minute of play. In the 22nd minute, Joe Herring got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joe Herring in the 27th minute of play forced Mayo's goalkeeper Alexander Bird to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Mayo defense, Joe Herring kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alexander Bird. The Mayo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alexander Bird should have stopped the shot. Valencia C.F.'s Jerry Lodge proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Valencia C.F. from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Valencia C.F.'s Ryan Plumber got a free kick in the 35th minute. Alexander Bird stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joe Herring's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goalkeeper Jerry Lodge had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alex Burton. In the 42nd minute, Mayo's Alex Burton ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jerry Lodge. Jerry Lodge yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. Mayo's Alexander Bird played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joe Herring in the 45th minute of play. Valencia C.F.'s Jerry Lodge proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save Valencia C.F. from getting a goal against them.

In the 52nd minute, Johnnie Osbourn made a precise shot to the right of Jerry Lodge. Valencia C.F.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. After 55 minutes of play, Valencia C.F.'s Joe Herring made it 3-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alexander Bird was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jerry Lodge made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Samuel Farmer in the 65th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuel Farmer in the 67th minute of play forced Valencia C.F.'s goalkeeper Jerry Lodge to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th minute, Samuel Farmer ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jerry Lodge was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-3. Joe Herring could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Alexander Bird made a huge save. Ryan Plumber hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Joe Herring sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Mayo's Alexander Bird got control of the ball when Joe Herring tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Robins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Charlie Chamberlain in the 82nd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Valencia C.F.'s Lance Fairfax. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Des Gill, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Miliano in the 86th minute of play forced Valencia C.F.'s goalkeeper Jerry Lodge to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Valencia C.F. booed when Mayo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patrick Robins didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joe Herring got free with Alexander Bird in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Des Gill, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Des Gill, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mayo had won after a very even match.