League

Sydney Superstar
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Corey Leydin made the kick off and thus started the match. Stanley Maybury made an important save on a dangerous shot by Neil Gorham in the 7th minute. Herman Quinnell's late challenge caught a Sydney Rockets's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Herman Quinnell helped the player get up and apologised. In the 9th minute, Herman Quinnell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sydney Rockets's Arnie Howie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ike Heathwood in the 11th minute of play. In the 13th minute Patrick Waterland shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnie Howie saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnie Howie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ike Heathwood in the 15th minute of play. Neil Gorham fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stanley Maybury having to interfere. Corey Leydin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stanley Maybury having to interfere. After having played for 24 minutes, Neil Gorham managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sydney Rockets's supporters crossed their fingers, but Neil Gorham was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Neil Gorham came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Sydney Rockets fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Neil Gorham couldn't finish the play. In the 33rd match minute, Scorpion United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Herman Quinnell to maneuver through the defense. Corey Leydin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 37th match minute, Scorpion United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Herman Quinnell to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Scorpion United FC's Stanley Maybury got control of the ball when Neil Gorham tried to sneak it across the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, Scorpion United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Corey Leydin came free, but Stanley Maybury reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Scorpion United FC's Patrick Waterland got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ike Heathwood stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Casper Berresford fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stanley Maybury having to interfere. Corey Leydin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 58th minute, Corey Leydin made a precise shot to the right of Stanley Maybury. Scorpion United FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Corey Leydin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sydney Rockets's supporters rose to their feet, but Corey Leydin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stanley Maybury breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 71 minutes into the match, Scorpion United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Neil Gorham came free, but Stanley Maybury reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Damon Cubitt charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Damon Cubitt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 73 played minutes Scorpion United FC got a freekick which was hit by Damon Cubitt. Corey Leydin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Neil Gorham received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Stanley Maybury tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Scorpion United FC's Stanley Maybury played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Corey Leydin in the 87th minute of play. The supporters of Sydney Rockets booed when Scorpion United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patrick Waterland didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stanley Maybury showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Neil Gorham, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Corey Leydin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.