League

Melbourne Park
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nathaniel Brotherton got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Soccer Club 2020's goal looked a bit too open when Aron Bowman came free, but Jemmett Jeffress reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5thth minute of the game Aron Bowman who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Soccer Club 2020's Jemmett Jeffress was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Byron Richard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Byron Richard fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jemmett Jeffress having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aron Bowman in the 12th minute of play forced Soccer Club 2020's goalkeeper Jemmett Jeffress to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Byron Richard in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jemmett Jeffress prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aron Bowman in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jemmett Jeffress saved Soccer Club 2020 from getting behind. Byron Richard fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jemmett Jeffress having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aron Bowman in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jemmett Jeffress prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Amateurs's Aron Bowman got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bradshaw Fison received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Michael Dearn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nathaniel Brotherton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Michael Dearn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 29 played minutes The Amateurs got a freekick which was hit by Hale Tevelien. 33 minutes into the match, The Amateurs's goalkeeper Michael Dearn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bradshaw Fison. 35 minutes into the match, The Amateurs's goalkeeper Michael Dearn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bradshaw Fison. After a defensive mix-up in The Amateurs's zone, Bradshaw Fison stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Michael Dearn came out of the goal and Bradshaw Fison tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aron Bowman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Jemmett Jeffress tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 42nd minute, Aron Bowman made a precise shot to the right of Jemmett Jeffress. Soccer Club 2020's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. If Aron Bowman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Soccer Club 2020 players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. The Amateurs were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aron Bowman made a kick off. A hard shot 51 in the game by Byron Richard from a close distance when the talented Jemmett Jeffress managed to make a qualified save. Soccer Club 2020's players were relieved. Michael Dearn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bradshaw Fison in the 52nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Byron Richard got free with Jemmett Jeffress in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Payne Dollymore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 69 minutes into the game, Dario Hollingworth was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Amateurs's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Soccer Club 2020 the free kick. The supporters of Soccer Club 2020 booed when The Amateurs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Hollingworth didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, Bradshaw Fison hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Michael Dearn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nathaniel Brotherton in the 75th minute of play. Aron Bowman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 86 minutes into the match, Soccer Club 2020's goal looked a bit too open when Aron Bowman came free, but Jemmett Jeffress reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Byron Richard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Byron Richard came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the The Amateurs 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 Byron Richard couldn't finish the play. Despite being the better team, The Amateurs failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.