League Play-Off

The Nest
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Cai Inestrosa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Nils-Erik Askelöf showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olly Johnson in the 7th minute of the match. Carlisle Schultz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cai Inestrosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jackson Millgate in the 10th minute of play. In the 12th match minute, Cosmic Pigeons was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlisle Bailey to maneuver through the defense. Carlisle Schultz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nurkan Salah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cesare Antonacci came free with the goalkeeper in the 15th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Nils-Erik Askelöf could save by the left post. Carlisle Schultz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nurkan Salah in the 19th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Drew Keato in the 20th minute of play forced Southern Thrashers's goalkeeper Nils-Erik Askelöf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 22 minutes, Nils-Erik Askelöf successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 24th minute of the match Cosmic Pigeons got a corner. Southern Thrashers's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. He Cheng Wei ran over to the corner to take the kick. If Battle Minne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 33 minutes into the match, Southern Thrashers's goal looked a bit too open when Olly Johnson came free, but Nils-Erik Askelöf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Cesare Antonacci had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 0-1 became the score in the 38th minute when Angelino Ospin elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Nils-Erik Askelöf took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olly Johnson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Southern Thrashers's Nils-Erik Askelöf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Drew Keato in the 43rd minute of play. Nils-Erik Askelöf didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Drew Keato went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cesare Antonacci made a kick off. When Cosmic Pigeons's Olly Johnson, in the 57th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Cosmic Pigeons. Nils-Erik Askelöf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Drew Keato in the 60th minute of play. Nash Prior kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Nils-Erik Askelöf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cesare Antonacci in the 69th minute of play. Carlisle Schultz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nurkan Salah in the 72nd minute of play. Southern Thrashers were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Cosmic Pigeons's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nurkan Salah took the corner. In the 73rd match minute, Southern Thrashers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Battle Minne to maneuver through the defense. Nash Prior was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 77 minutes into the match. After 76 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Cosmic Pigeons! Cai Inestrosa placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Carlisle Schultz made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Angelino Ospin sent off a good shot on target. In the 88th minute Pearce Pears shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils-Erik Askelöf saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Carlisle Bailey fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cosmic Pigeons's protests and gave Carlisle Bailey a yellow card for diving instead. Cosmic Pigeons's Ray Pincini was substituted for Cesare Antonacci. A collision led to Cosmic Pigeons getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Carlisle Bailey hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Nurkan Salah managed to get in a good position for a shot. Southern Thrashers's supporters rose to their feet, but Nurkan Salah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carlisle Schultz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Cosmic Pigeons getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Olly Johnson hit a great ball. Nils-Erik Askelöf showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pearce Pears in the 96th minute of the match. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.