League

Mannum
Spectators: 6600 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) Lucas Mckay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dakota Rhodes got free with Burt Houldsworth in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Joshua Hines received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Burt Houldsworth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Esk's zone, Dakota Rhodes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Burt Houldsworth came out of the goal and Dakota Rhodes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 24 in the game by Dakota Rhodes from a close distance when the talented Burt Houldsworth managed to make a qualified save. Esk's players were relieved. Burt Houldsworth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dakota Rhodes, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. If Charles Snabl had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 36thth minute of the game Dakota Rhodes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Esk's Burt Houldsworth was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When James Thiele came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the FC FC 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 James Thiele couldn't finish the play. In the 45th minute, Esk's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Dakota Rhodes fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dakota Rhodes in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Burt Houldsworth saved Esk from getting behind. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dakota Rhodes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes Esk got a freekick which was hit by Brannan Anders. In the 62nd minute of the match Bartholemew Alchin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Burt Houldsworth showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When FC FC's Dakota Rhodes in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Esk's goalie prevented a goal. Dakota Rhodes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Burt Houldsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dakota Rhodes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Esk booed when FC FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Allen Copelin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 74th minute of the match Brannan Anders shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kale Johnson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Dakota Rhodes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Burt Houldsworth having to interfere. Kane Freeman hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Burt Houldsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dakota Rhodes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dakota Rhodes in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Burt Houldsworth saved Esk from getting behind. If James Thiele had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 84th minute, James Thiele left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. After 88 minutes, Dakota Rhodes made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Esk's Burt Houldsworth tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Burt Houldsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dakota Rhodes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Charles Snabl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Kale Johnson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in FC FC's zone, Barney Kennewell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kale Johnson came out of the goal and Barney Kennewell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC FC had played much better football throughout.