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Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1490, VIP seats: 10) When Rodd Buckland fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Collingwood's protests and gave Rodd Buckland a yellow card for diving instead. In the 2nd match minute, Collingwood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodd Buckland to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 5 minutes, Berkeley Nurthen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Collingwood's supporters crossed their fingers, but Berkeley Nurthen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Berkeley Nurthen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Aliendi having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Berkeley Nurthen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Collingwood's supporters rose to their feet, but Berkeley Nurthen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arthur Aliendi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 15 minutes into the match, Bankstown FC's goal looked a bit too open when Berkeley Nurthen came free, but Arthur Aliendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, Collingwood's goalkeeper Berke Curtis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Clifford Clark. 21 minutes into the match, Archie Orvad notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Collingwood's Berke Curtis. Berke Curtis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 24th minute, Archie Orvad got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 27 minutes into the game, Collingwood's Berkeley Nurthen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arthur Aliendi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The audience was convinced that Berke Sobezak's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arthur Aliendi was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. Ivan Sinden kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. 33 minutes into the game, Jamie Mcenally was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Collingwood's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bankstown FC the free kick. In the 33rd match minute, Collingwood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jamie Mcenally to maneuver through the defense. Arthur Aliendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Berke Sobezak, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Arthur Aliendi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Berke Sobezak in the 37th minute of the match. In the 39th match minute, Bankstown FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evan Barry to maneuver through the defense. Berke Sobezak 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. Berkeley Nurthen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Arthur Aliendi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bankstown FC's Arthur Aliendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Berke Sobezak in the 46th minute of play. Arthur Aliendi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berke Sobezak 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 home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Berke Sobezak was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Collingwood's Henry Brotherton seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Henry Brotherton the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Collingwood protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Henry Brotherton had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 51st minute, one of Collingwood:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Collingwood. After 57 played minutes Collingwood got a freekick which was hit by Jamie Mcenally. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Berke Sobezak in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arthur Aliendi saved Bankstown FC from getting behind. In the 63rdth minute of the game Berke Sobezak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bankstown FC's Arthur Aliendi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Berke Curtis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clifford Clark in the 66th minute of the match. Berke Sobezak could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Arthur Aliendi made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Bankstown FC's zone, Berke Sobezak stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arthur Aliendi came out of the goal and Berke Sobezak tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 79thth minute of the game Berke Sobezak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bankstown FC's Arthur Aliendi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bankstown FC's goalkeeper Arthur Aliendi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Berke Sobezak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Jamie Mcenally managed to get in a good position for a shot. Collingwood's supporters rose to their feet, but Jamie Mcenally was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arthur Aliendi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Berke Sobezak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Aliendi having to interfere. Arthur Aliendi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berke Sobezak in the 96th minute of play.