League Play-Off

Poynton Park
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Tristan Bridgewater started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mattias Stone in the 3rd minute of play forced Poynton City's goalkeeper Zak Holyfield to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zak Holyfield took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tristan Bridgewater, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tristan Bridgewater fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zak Holyfield having to interfere. Santa Coloma FC's Charles Corbridge played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mickey Bourne in the 11th minute of play. Charles Corbridge showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mickey Bourne in the 14th minute of the match. Charles Corbridge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mickey Bourne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leroy Dingle, 20 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After 23 played minutes, Poynton City's Leroy Dingle shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Charles Corbridge came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Poynton City reached it. Zak Holyfield showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mattias Stone, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Mickey Bourne sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 36th minute, Santa Coloma FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Nick Croyden fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When Alan Bowden fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Santa Coloma FC's protests and gave Alan Bowden a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Santa Coloma FC's Alan Bowden got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Dion Gold kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mickey Bourne made a kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Tristan Bridgewater lined in a short shot 0-1 behind a frustrated Zak Holyfield. Nick Croyden received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Charles Corbridge tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alan Bowden got his second yellow card in the match during the 66th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Alan Bowden hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Nick Croyden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Charles Corbridge made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mickey Bourne in the 78th minute of play. Charles Corbridge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mickey Bourne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mattias Stone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zak Holyfield having to interfere. Charles Corbridge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nick Croyden, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Mickey Bourne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Charles Corbridge tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Archie Blowman hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Poynton City lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.