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Yarra
Spectators: 5051 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 51) Wareek's Zackery Gillingwater started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Jonathan Pinal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Angus Sobczak in the 3rd minute. Jonathan Pinal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Handley Boylin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zackery Gillingwater in the 8th minute of play forced EVATT's goalkeeper Roger Weeks to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Randolph Pfingst managed to get in a good position for a shot. EVATT's supporters rose to their feet, but Randolph Pfingst was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Pinal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, EVATT's Angus Sobczak got a free kick in the 18th minute. Zackery Gillingwater struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Roger Weeks didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Wareek. In the 21st minute, Ronald Moran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lewis Rose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roger Weeks having to interfere. When Bock Watman fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored EVATT's protests and gave Bock Watman a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, EVATT's Bock Watman got a free kick in the 26th minute. Zackery Gillingwater received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Roger Weeks tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jonathan Pinal made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Angus Sobczak sent off a good shot on target. Randolph Pfingst received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Jonathan Pinal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angus Sobczak got free with Jonathan Pinal in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Randolph Pfingst in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Pinal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Wareek's Lewis Rose suffered a sore thigh after 41 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Grant Gummow's late challenge caught a Wareek's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Grant Gummow helped the player get up and apologised. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for EVATT! Ryan Leydin shot the penalty kick right outside the post.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Handley Boylin was the one to do the kick off. Jonathan Pinal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Randolph Pfingst, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Roger Weeks showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zackery Gillingwater, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Wareek's zone, Handley Boylin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Pinal came out of the goal and Handley Boylin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Roger Weeks made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zackery Gillingwater in the 63rd minute of play. Zackery Gillingwater sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 66 played minutes EVATT got a freekick which was hit by Richard Rowden. Handley Boylin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Jonathan Pinal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Casper Matthes charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Casper Matthes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Wareek getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Casper Matthes hit a great ball. 70 minutes into the match, Randolph Pfingst had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Pinal. Wareek's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Randolph Pfingst was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Roger Weeks showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zackery Gillingwater in the 76th minute of the match. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind EVATT's goalkeeper Roger Weeks, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. EVATT's Randolph Pfingst got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 85 minutes into the match, Handley Boylin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Pinal. Wareek's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Handley Boylin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 88 minutes into the match, Wareek's goal looked a bit too open when Handley Boylin came free, but Jonathan Pinal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. EVATT's Roger Weeks played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zackery Gillingwater in the 96th minute of play. Wareek's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.