League

Warrenbayne Park
Spectators: 7900 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 100) Carver Stevenson made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Doyle Best managed to get in a good position for a shot. SHENHUA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Doyle Best was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pierre Allan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Stan Weller could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Pierre Allan made a huge save. Pierre Allan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stan Weller, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The long shot by Thomas Allan in the 10th minute really tested Pierre Allan's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 12 minutes into the match, SHENHUA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Turner came free, but Earl Pegrum reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stan Weller kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 16 minutes into the match, SHENHUA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Turner came free, but Earl Pegrum reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Corder Clist's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pierre Allan was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. 22 minutes into the match, Lewisham's goalkeeper Pierre Allan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Byron Dollamore. Lewisham's Pierre Allan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Lewisham from getting a goal against them. Earl Pegrum showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carver Stevenson in the 27th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stan Weller in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pierre Allan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pierre Allan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Corder Clist's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Archie Rafferty could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Pierre Allan made a huge save. Earl Pegrum took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carl Wharton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Lewisham booed when SHENHUA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stan Weller didn't get a good kick on the ball. SHENHUA FC's Stan Weller got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, Stan Weller notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Lewisham's Pierre Allan. Pierre Allan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Pierre Allan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Corder Clist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pierre Allan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stan Weller, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Byron Dollamore struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Pierre Allan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SHENHUA FC. 61 minutes into the match, Byron Dollamore had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pierre Allan. Lewisham's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Byron Dollamore was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. If Doyle Best had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 70 minutes into the match, SHENHUA FC's goalkeeper Earl Pegrum had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roger Turner. When SHENHUA FC's Doyle Best in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lewisham's goalie prevented a goal. Pierre Allan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Byron Dollamore, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Lewisham's Pierre Allan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Archie Rafferty in the 76th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Corder Clist's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pierre Allan was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. Corder Clist blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pierre Allan having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Corder Clist in the 83rd minute of play forced Lewisham's goalkeeper Pierre Allan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 86th minute, Andres Wilson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SHENHUA FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-1. Pierre Allan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Corder Clist's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. In the 91st minute Stan Weller shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pierre Allan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Corder Clist in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pierre Allan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 93 played minutes SHENHUA FC got a freekick which was hit by Thomas Allan.