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Callington Park
Spectators: 6949 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1949, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Imran Rashid got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute of the match Malik Sial shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Olly Stiles showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Fred Meade hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. After having played for 5 minutes, Imran Rashid managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Handsworth's supporters crossed their fingers, but Imran Rashid was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Imran Rashid scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Olly Stiles, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Raza Shakir struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Olly Stiles didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Handsworth. Raza Shakir kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kirk Fenton in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Farhan Mushtaq prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Harvey Brewer blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Farhan Mushtaq having to make a save. Imran Rashid fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olly Stiles having to interfere. With a little luck, Handsworth's Farhan Mushtaq got control of the ball when Harvey Brewer tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Callington AFC's goalkeeper Olly Stiles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rahman Naseem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olly Stiles having to interfere. In the 38thth minute of the game Rahman Naseem who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Callington AFC's Olly Stiles was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 39 played minutes Callington AFC got a freekick which was hit by Fred Meade. Olly Stiles came out of the goal in the 42nd minute to try and stop a shot by Handsworth's Imran Rashid. But to his dismay, Imran Rashid quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kirk Fenton stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute of the match Shaukat Sial sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Olly Stiles skillfully saved the ball. 55 minutes into the match, Kirk Fenton notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Handsworth's Farhan Mushtaq. Farhan Mushtaq was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 58th minute, Raza Shakir hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 59th minute of the match Kenny Bland sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Farhan Mushtaq skillfully saved the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Harvey Brewer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Callington AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Harvey Brewer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Farhan Mushtaq breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Imran Rashid in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Olly Stiles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Imran Rashid in the 75th minute of play forced Callington AFC's goalkeeper Olly Stiles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 76 played minutes Callington AFC got a freekick which was hit by Roger Nethercoat. Imran Rashid sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 81 in the game by Rahman Naseem from a close distance when the talented Olly Stiles managed to make a qualified save. Callington AFC's players were relieved. Rahman Naseem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Olly Stiles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 84 minutes into the match, Callington AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Imran Rashid came free, but Olly Stiles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Talha Ghiaz kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Handsworth's Imran Rashid slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Olly Stiles. That made the score 1-4 after 92 minutes of play. The Handsworth 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.