League Play-Off

Oakengates
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Harvey Newland kicked off to start the match. Bradley Monkhouse scored 1-0 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robert Bullard, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Robert Bullard made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bradley Monkhouse in the 15th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Harvey Newland in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Will Willets prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mick Newton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 minutes into the game, Moorlands Rangers's Bradley Monkhouse nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robert Bullard made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Bradley Monkhouse who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 29thth minute tested the skills of Robert Bullard when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Connor Alsford kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Kieran Wiltshire managed to get in a good position for a shot. Moorlands Rangers's supporters rose to their feet, but Kieran Wiltshire was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robert Bullard breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Nicky Davis fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mega talib's protests and gave Nicky Davis a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Moorlands Rangers booed when Mega talib was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicky Davis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robert Bullard took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kieran Wiltshire, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robert Bullard didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bradley Monkhouse went, in the 44th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kieran Wiltshire made a kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Moorlands Rangers's Kieran Wiltshire sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Robert Bullard narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Mega talib getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Jimmy Jones hit a great ball. In the 60th minute, Kieran Wiltshire made a precise shot to the right of Robert Bullard. Mega talib's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Robert Bullard showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kieran Wiltshire, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Kieran Wiltshire sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Mega talib's zone, Bradley Monkhouse stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robert Bullard came out of the goal and Bradley Monkhouse tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 76 minutes into the game, Moorlands Rangers's Bradley Monkhouse nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robert Bullard made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. In the 79th minute, Daryl Clayton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Mick Newton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bradley Monkhouse received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Robert Bullard tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kieran Wiltshire fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robert Bullard having to interfere. When the referee ended the match the Moorlands Rangers players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.