Challenge

New Meadow Park
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) After a rather tough play, Gloucester City AFC's Blair Hunter got a free kick in the 4th minute. After 5 played minutes Gloucester City AFC got a freekick which was hit by Blair Hunter. After 6 played minutes, Denmark's Chris Nygaard shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jake Bridgewater 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 Denmark reached it. Denmark's Keld Paulsen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Denmark from getting a goal against them. Chris Nygaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bertram Svenningsen kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Keld Paulsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Davenport in the 20th minute of the match. Jake Bridgewater made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen in the 21st minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, Chris Nygaard notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Gloucester City AFC's Jake Bridgewater. Jake Bridgewater was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Nygaard in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jake Bridgewater prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 30 minutes into the match, Blair Hunter notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Denmark's Keld Paulsen. Keld Paulsen was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jake Bridgewater showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bertram Svenningsen in the 36th minute of the match. When Denmark's Chris Nygaard in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gloucester City AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41st match minute, Gloucester City AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blair Hunter to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and David Davenport made a kick off. Blair Hunter's late challenge caught a Denmark's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Blair Hunter helped the player get up and apologised. In the 54th minute, Blair Hunter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jake Bridgewater made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Steen in the 56th minute of play. After 56 minutes, Bertram Svenningsen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Denmark and the Gloucester City AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bertram Svenningsen was shown his second yellow card after 63 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen got a free kick in the 64th minute. Blair Hunter took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Keld Paulsen. Keld Paulsen 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. After 77 minutes of play, Denmark's Mikkel Wulff made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jake Bridgewater was left in no man's land by his defense there! 84 minutes into the match, Denmark's Mikkel Wulff sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jake Bridgewater narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 89th match minute, Denmark was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mikkel Wulff to maneuver through the defense. 90 minutes into the match, Leigh Trusswell had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Keld Paulsen. Denmark's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leigh Trusswell was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-4. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Denmark's Mikkel Wulff in the 94th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Jake Bridgewater was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Gloucester City AFC through an amazing save. When the match was over Denmark could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Gloucester City AFC throughout the match.