League

Mitrops Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Mitropoulos Pizza FC's Tobie Rowdon 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. 3 minutes into the match, Tasmania Incidence's goal looked a bit too open when Tobie Rowdon came free, but Hank Pack reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 6th minute Tobie Rowdon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hank Pack saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute Tobie Rowdon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hank Pack saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Allen Nurthen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ned Quelch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Tasmania Incidence's Ned Quelch in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mitropoulos Pizza FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 12 played minutes Mitropoulos Pizza FC got a freekick which was hit by Dane Cuddihy. Otto Terris charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Otto Terris the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 15th minute, Otto Terris hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Tasmania Incidence defense, Jessop Hursey kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hank Pack. The Tasmania Incidence fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hank Pack should have stopped the shot. If Remington Hoey had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tasmania Incidence's Hank Pack proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Tasmania Incidence from getting a goal against them. Tasmania Incidence's Hank Pack proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save Tasmania Incidence from getting a goal against them. Tasmania Incidence's Hank Pack proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save Tasmania Incidence from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jessop Hursey got free with Hank Pack in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 35 minutes into the game, Tasmania Incidence's Ned Quelch nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Allen Nurthen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After a rather tough play, Mitropoulos Pizza FC's Carlton Petty got a free kick in the 39th minute. If Brendon Butterfield had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ned Quelch stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Benjy Miller took the ball and in the 57 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hank Pack. Hank Pack dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Allen Nurthen made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Ned Quelch sent off a good shot on target. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Tasmania Incidence's goalkeeper Hank Pack, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 68 minutes, Crawford Gray mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tasmania Incidence and the Mitropoulos Pizza FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Tasmania Incidence fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 67th minute. Penalty! In the 72nd minute, Tasmania Incidence's Ned Quelch ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Allen Nurthen. Allen Nurthen yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-2. Dane Cuddihy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benjy Miller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Mitropoulos Pizza FC booed when Tasmania Incidence was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Otto Terris didn't get a good kick on the ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.