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Whiteley Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Krpana Sethi made the kick off which started today's match. Avadata Varghese showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uttam Chakrabarty, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Avadata Varghese took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uttam Chakrabarty, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 1-0 became the score in the 13th minute when Uttam Chakrabarty elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 17th minute, Bhadrakumbha Sukhija left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Whiteley fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. 20 minutes into the match, PrenCity Thunders's goal looked a bit too open when Uttam Chakrabarty came free, but Avadata Varghese reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uttam Chakrabarty in the 21st minute of play forced PrenCity Thunders's goalkeeper Avadata Varghese to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Avadata Varghese took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uttam Chakrabarty, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bhadrakumbha Sukhija fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Avadata Varghese having to interfere. 29 minutes into the game, Bhadrakumbha Sukhija cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Avadata Varghese was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With his leg Avadata Varghese managed to avoid a goal in the 35thth minute, when Whiteley's Bhadrakumbha Sukhija fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Uttam Chakrabarty to make the kick off. Janapalaka Das received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Dharmottara Lanong tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bhadrakumbha Sukhija sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Uttam Chakrabarty recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind PrenCity Thunders's goalkeeper Avadata Varghese, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 61 minutes, Satgun Dass managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Whiteley's supporters crossed their fingers, but Satgun Dass was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uttam Chakrabarty in the 63rd minute of play forced PrenCity Thunders's goalkeeper Avadata Varghese to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Avadata Varghese took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uttam Chakrabarty, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 69 minutes, Uttam Chakrabarty managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Whiteley's supporters crossed their fingers, but Uttam Chakrabarty was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amaru Chamling's late challenge caught a Whiteley's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amaru Chamling helped the player get up and apologised. In the 75th minute, one of PrenCity Thunders:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for PrenCity Thunders. In the 77th minute there was a penalty for Whiteley. Baladhika Das stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Avadata Varghese. 5-0. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind PrenCity Thunders's goalkeeper Avadata Varghese, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Uttam Chakrabarty in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Avadata Varghese prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 82 minutes into the match, PrenCity Thunders's goal looked a bit too open when Uttam Chakrabarty came free, but Avadata Varghese reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Uttam Chakrabarty might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Avadata Varghese. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Uttam Chakrabarty ran back to his position shaking his head. Avadata Varghese made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bhadrakumbha Sukhija in the 89th minute of play. Avadata Varghese showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bhadrakumbha Sukhija, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Uttam Chakrabarty received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Avadata Varghese tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bhadrakumbha Sukhija fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 99th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Avadata Varghese having to interfere. When the referee ended the match the Whiteley players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.