League Play-Off

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 9 minutes into the match, Staffy Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Seb Morrell came free, but Niall Deacon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute, Gaz Weatherhead hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Niall Deacon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yağız Ulaç, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Staffy Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Seb Morrell came free, but Niall Deacon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Staffy Terrier FC were furious when Marlon Key was red carded, 18 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 17th minute, one of Staffy Terrier FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Staffy Terrier FC. Niall Deacon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfie Philips, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 23rdth minute of the game Seb Morrell who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Staffy Terrier FC's Niall Deacon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seb Morrell in the 26th minute of play forced Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper Niall Deacon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the match, F.C. United of Hull's goalkeeper Jeffrey Huckerby had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeff Weir. The crowd rose to their feet as Jeff Weir kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jeffrey Huckerby. That made the score 1-0 in the 30 minute of play. In the 32nd match minute, Staffy Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Rocastle to maneuver through the defense. F.C. United of Hull's Isaac Hodgson couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 34th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Staffy Terrier FC. After some careless play in the Staffy Terrier FC defense, Yağız Ulaç kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Niall Deacon. The Staffy Terrier FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Niall Deacon should have stopped the shot. Niall Deacon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yağız Ulaç, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Niall Deacon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yağız Ulaç, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute.

The wind increased when Seb Morrell made the kick off in the second half. Staffy Terrier FC's Niall Deacon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Seb Morrell in the 54th minute of play. Niall Deacon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Seb Morrell, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Jeffrey Huckerby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeff Weir in the 66th minute of play. Seb Morrell could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Niall Deacon made a huge save. 73 minutes into the game, Seb Morrell recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Niall Deacon. Seb Morrell showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 78th match minute, Staffy Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Rocastle to maneuver through the defense. In the 82nd minute, Pedro Warnett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of F.C. United of Hull booed when Staffy Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Warnett didn't get a good kick on the ball. Niall Deacon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Seb Morrell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Niall Deacon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Beinn Woodyat in the 91st minute. In the 93rd minute, F.C. United of Hull's Isaac Hodgson ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Niall Deacon. Niall Deacon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-4. F.C. United of Hull played a much better game than Staffy Terrier FC and deserved their victory. The Staffy Terrier FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.