League

Sydney Stadium
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5875, Seating: 1575, VIP seats: 50) Coolimba's Carson Starling started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Coolimba's defense didn't have a chance, in the 7th minute, when Darren Limmer scored to the left of an out of position Bernard Telfer, making the score, 1-0. If Carson Starling had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 13 minutes, Carson Starling managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Coolimba's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carson Starling was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darren Limmer in the 15th minute of play forced Coolimba's goalkeeper Bernard Telfer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Hernani Sydney's goal looked a bit too open when Carson Starling came free, but Randell Warhurst reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Randell Warhurst showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brookes Ramsay in the 19th minute of the match. In the 21st minute of the match, Darren Limmer tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Bernard Telfer saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When Rolando Ayrton fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hernani Sydney's protests and gave Rolando Ayrton a yellow card for diving instead. In the 25th match minute, Hernani Sydney was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rolando Ayrton to maneuver through the defense. Bernard Telfer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darren Limmer in the 30th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Coolimba's Brookes Ramsay got a free kick in the 31st minute. After 34th play minutes Milton Miels shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Randell Warhurst and just under the crossbar into goal. Bernard Telfer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sam Maybury in the 38th minute. Steve Mcquinn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bernard Telfer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sam Maybury in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carson Starling in the 46th minute of play forced Hernani Sydney's goalkeeper Randell Warhurst to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bernard Telfer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darren Limmer in the 47th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Darren Limmer stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Steve Mcquinn got free with Randell Warhurst in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 52 played minutes Coolimba got a freekick which was hit by Milton Miels. 54 minutes into the match, Coolimba's goal looked a bit too open when Caine Mcinnes came free, but Bernard Telfer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernard Telfer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sam Maybury in the 56th minute of the match. After 56 played minutes Coolimba got a freekick which was hit by Brookes Ramsay. After a rather tough play, Coolimba's Brookes Ramsay got a free kick in the 58th minute. When Anthony Haslett fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hernani Sydney's protests and gave Anthony Haslett a yellow card for diving instead. Anthony Haslett hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 72nd minute Sam Maybury shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernard Telfer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th match minute, Coolimba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brookes Ramsay to maneuver through the defense. Coolimba's Bernard Telfer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Darren Limmer in the 75th minute of play. Brookes Ramsay's late challenge caught a Hernani Sydney's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Brookes Ramsay helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Hernani Sydney booed when Coolimba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brookes Ramsay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bernard Telfer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Darren Limmer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the match, Hernani Sydney's goal looked a bit too open when Brookes Ramsay came free, but Randell Warhurst reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 82nd minute, Caine Mcinnes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 84 played minutes Carson Starling rounded Hernani Sydney's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-2. Bernard Telfer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caine Mcinnes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Milton Miels kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 96th minute, Sam Maybury ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bernard Telfer was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.