League Play-Off

Leeds Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Todd Dawson took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 8th minute, West Buckland's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Duncan Impey fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Duncan Impey could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Sammy Bishop made a huge save. David Crabtree took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Glyn Rowe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sammy Bishop made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zane Johnstone in the 22nd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Zane Johnstone kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Sammy Bishop. That made the score 1-0 in the 27 minute of play. Blair Broom hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute, Todd Dawson made a precise shot to the right of David Crabtree. Leeds AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 40 minutes into the match, Glyn Rowe had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Crabtree. Leeds AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Glyn Rowe was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After the first half West Buckland were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zane Johnstone was the one to do the kick off. Pedro Illingworth kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. When Rob Ashford fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leeds AFC's protests and gave Rob Ashford a yellow card for diving instead. Rob Ashford hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. After having played for 56 minutes, Glyn Rowe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. West Buckland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Glyn Rowe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. David Crabtree showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Todd Dawson in the 64th minute of the match. Zane Johnstone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sammy Bishop having to interfere. Glyn Rowe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but David Crabtree made a huge save. Duncan Impey might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sammy Bishop. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Duncan Impey ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to West Buckland getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Ruben Soussan hit a great ball. Zane Johnstone blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sammy Bishop having to make a save. Duncan Impey might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sammy Bishop. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Duncan Impey ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 84 minutes, Duncan Impey managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Leeds AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Duncan Impey was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of West Buckland booed when Leeds AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joshua Chamberlain didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Todd Dawson managed to get in a good position for a shot. West Buckland's supporters rose to their feet, but Todd Dawson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. David Crabtree breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Todd Dawson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 97th match minute, Leeds AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duncan Impey to maneuver through the defense. Leeds AFC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing West Buckland to leave the ground with a draw.