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Coonalpyn Park
Spectators: 6737 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Norman Hodgson got free with Rodney Minne in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rodney Minne made an important save on a dangerous shot by Norman Hodgson in the 8th minute. Jeremy Dollamore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Robert Devine hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Jaffery Hunn struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Bert Dalglish didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Torquay. If Jeremy Dollamore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bert Dalglish took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaffery Hunn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Norman Hodgson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 37th minute, Norman Hodgson 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. Rodney Minne showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brice Royans in the 38th minute of the match. Torquay's Rodney Minne played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brice Royans in the 40th minute of play. Rodney Minne took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brice Royans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brice Royans fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodney Minne having to interfere. 47 minutes into the match, Torquay's goalkeeper Rodney Minne had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Norman Hodgson. 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.

If Brice Royans had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Norman Hodgson struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Rodney Minne didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Coonalpyn. 57 minutes into the match, Torquay's goal looked a bit too open when Norman Hodgson came free, but Rodney Minne reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58th match minute, Torquay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norm Mccormick to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 59 minutes, Brice Royans managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Coonalpyn's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brice Royans was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 63rd minute, Jeremy Dollamore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brice Royans received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Rodney Minne tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rodney Minne made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brice Royans in the 69th minute of play. Rodney Minne showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Norman Hodgson in the 74th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the game, Jaffery Hunn cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Bert Dalglish was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Torquay's Rodney Minne played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brice Royans in the 81st minute of play. If Norman Hodgson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jaffery Hunn got free with Bert Dalglish in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Norman Hodgson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 89th minute, Jaffery Hunn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodney Minne took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brice Royans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Torquay players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.