Arthurs Seat Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kevin Newman got the match started through his kick off. After 10 minutes of play, De Ontembare Leeuwen's David Skjold made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tony McHarold was left in no man's land by his defense there! De Ontembare Leeuwen's Norberto Renteria proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save De Ontembare Leeuwen from getting a goal against them. Denis Morar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Norberto Renteria read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Tyler McThomas in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Norberto Renteria, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 26th minute David Skjold shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony McHarold saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony McHarold showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kevin Newman, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Tony McHarold made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Skjold in the 31st minute of play. Norberto Renteria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Morar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by De Ontembare Leeuwen's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joe Mathie was slow to take the kick. During this time Port Edinburgh AFC's players had a chance to rest. 37 minutes into the match, De Ontembare Leeuwen's goalkeeper Norberto Renteria had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eddie Baptist. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert-Jan Meijs in the 39th minute of play forced Port Edinburgh AFC's goalkeeper Tony McHarold to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Port Edinburgh AFC's Tony McHarold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kevin Newman in the 40th minute of play. 42 minutes into the game, De Ontembare Leeuwen's David Skjold nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tony McHarold made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 45th minute Jacco Hoving shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony McHarold saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tyler McThomas to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Douglas Moray 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. Douglas Moray struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Norberto Renteria didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Port Edinburgh AFC. Douglas Moray struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Norberto Renteria didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Port Edinburgh AFC. In the 59th minute Kevin Newman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony McHarold saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. De Ontembare Leeuwen's Kevin Newman managed to work through Port Edinburgh AFC's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Kevin Newman dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Tony McHarold showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacco Hoving in the 61st minute of the match. In the 64th minute of the match, Robert-Jan Meijs tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Tony McHarold saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tyler McThomas in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Norberto Renteria saved De Ontembare Leeuwen from getting behind. Tony McHarold showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert-Jan Meijs, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jacco Hoving got free with Tony McHarold in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, De Ontembare Leeuwen's Jacco Hoving got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 80th match minute, De Ontembare Leeuwen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacco Hoving to maneuver through the defense. Kevin Newman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Tony McHarold made a huge save. Tony McHarold showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Skjold, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Tony McHarold took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Skjold, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute Douglas Moray shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norberto Renteria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 93 minutes of play, Port Edinburgh AFC's Alan McKerlich made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Norberto Renteria was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Port Edinburgh AFC support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.
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