Prized/Friendly Cup

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Graham Long made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abraham Gilchrist in the 9th minute of play forced Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper Niall Deacon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FC LIVERPOOL booed when Staffy Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jon Webster didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC LIVERPOOL's Gavin Freeman got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 16th minute, Staffy Terrier FC's Graham Long ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Richard Lawton. Richard Lawton yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Graham Long scored 2-0 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Richard Lawton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 23 minutes into the match, Philip Kennedy notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Staffy Terrier FC's Niall Deacon. Niall Deacon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 26th minute, Jon Webster hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Geoff Colley took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niall Deacon. Niall Deacon dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. In the 29th minute, Phil Tolley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abraham Gilchrist struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Niall Deacon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC LIVERPOOL. Graham Long struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Richard Lawton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Staffy Terrier FC. Jonny Waltham might have been able to make a better finish in the 37th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Richard Lawton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonny Waltham ran back to his position shaking his head. After 40 played minutes Staffy Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Babe Spencer. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gavin Freeman in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Niall Deacon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Staffy Terrier FC's Jon Webster got a free kick in the 42nd minute. The audience was convinced that Gavin Freeman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niall Deacon was relentless in the 44th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Staffy Terrier FC's Jon Webster got a free kick in the 45th minute. Jon Webster hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The score stood at 2-2 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Geoff Colley was the one to do the kick off. Gavin Freeman took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niall Deacon. Niall Deacon dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. 60 minutes into the match, Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper Niall Deacon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gavin Freeman. 62 minutes into the match, Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper Niall Deacon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Geoff Colley. Gavin Freeman in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Niall Deacon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 66th minute, FC LIVERPOOL's Gavin Freeman dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-4. FC LIVERPOOL made a substitution. Philip Sheridan replaced Gavin Freeman. Damien Bean 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. Richard Lawton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jon Webster, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 80 minutes, Niall Deacon successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Richard Lawton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jon Webster in the 83rd minute of the match. Geoff Colley could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Niall Deacon made a huge save. Philip Sheridans short, quick shot in the 89thth minute got Niall Deacon to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, Staffy Terrier FC's Babe Spencer got a free kick in the 94th minute. Simon Burbeary took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 95th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Niall Deacon. Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Staffy Terrier FC's Niall Deacon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geoff Colley in the 97th minute of play.