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Kirkby in Ashfield S
Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 0) Jerome Ligutan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xarex Dacalcap in the 3rd minute of play forced Kirkby in Ashfield United's goalkeeper Rommel Songco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edwin Valeroso made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Milton Tiaoqui sent off a good shot on target. 6 minutes into the match, Kirkby in Ashfield United's goal looked a bit too open when Carlomagno Sarigumba came free, but Rommel Songco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Milton Tiaoquis short, quick shot in the 13thth minute got Edwin Valeroso to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlomagno Sarigumba in the 17th minute of play forced Kirkby in Ashfield United's goalkeeper Rommel Songco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Christopher Mangalus fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kirkby in Ashfield United's protests and gave Christopher Mangalus a yellow card for diving instead. In the 18th minute, Christopher Mangalus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 19 played minutes Bradford AFC got a freekick which was hit by Carlomagno Sarigumba. Xarex Dacalcap's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rommel Songco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Jerome Ligutan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jerome Ligutan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edwin Valeroso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Milton Tiaoqui received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Edwin Valeroso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 38 minutes into the match, Kirkby in Ashfield United's Jerome Ligutan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Edwin Valeroso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 38 minutes into the game, Melchor Licuanan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bradford AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kirkby in Ashfield United the free kick. In the 38th match minute, Bradford AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melchor Licuanan to maneuver through the defense. Bradford AFC's Xarex Dacalcap got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 48 minutes of play, Bradford AFC's Carlomagno Sarigumba made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rommel Songco was left in no man's land by his defense there! Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlomagno Sarigumba made a kick off. In the 55th play minute Xarex Dacalcap came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Rommel Songco. 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jerome Ligutan in the 58th minute of play forced Bradford AFC's goalkeeper Edwin Valeroso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xarex Dacalcap received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Rommel Songco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fahad Salavia's late challenge caught a Bradford AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fahad Salavia helped the player get up and apologised. After 66 played minutes Kirkby in Ashfield United got a freekick which was hit by Jerome Ligutan. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlomagno Sarigumba in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rommel Songco saved Kirkby in Ashfield United from getting behind. In the 72nd minute Carlomagno Sarigumba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rommel Songco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Angelino Macalagay hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Christopher Mangalus hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. 82 minutes into the match, Kirkby in Ashfield United's goalkeeper Rommel Songco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xarex Dacalcap. The supporters of Kirkby in Ashfield United booed when Bradford AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bert Ganzon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alva Palisoc hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Bradford AFC's zone, Milton Tiaoqui stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edwin Valeroso came out of the goal and Milton Tiaoqui tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Kirkby in Ashfield United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Bradford AFC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.