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Launceston
Spectators: 8445 (Terracing: 6335, Seating: 1942, VIP seats: 168) After 2 minutes, Justin Ellison mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bearsville United and the Abracadabra CF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Justin Ellison kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Robbie Fielden struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Juan Carlos Jaime didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bearsville United. When Dean Flynn fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bearsville United's protests and gave Dean Flynn a yellow card for diving instead. Dean Flynn hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Kristopher Bartlett could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Caleb Waterhouse made a huge save. 13 minutes into the game, Brett Houghton recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Caleb Waterhouse. Brett Houghton showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Brendon Leach kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute Kristopher Bartlett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Caleb Waterhouse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 21st match minute, Bearsville United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dean Flynn to maneuver through the defense. Caleb Waterhouse made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kristopher Bartlett in the 26th minute. In the 30th minute of the match, Brett Houghton tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Caleb Waterhouse saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When Abracadabra CF's Brett Houghton in 34 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Caleb Waterhouse guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kristopher Bartlett got free with Caleb Waterhouse in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Abracadabra CF's Stuart Houghton quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Dean Flynn, made in the 39th minute of the game. The supporters of Bearsville United booed when Abracadabra CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Floris Reniers didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 played minutes Bearsville United got a freekick which was hit by Robbie Fielden. A collision led to Abracadabra CF getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Jack Drysdale hit a great ball. Robbie Fielden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Juan Carlos Jaime having to make a save.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gus Mulford made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Abracadabra CF's goal looked a bit too open when Robbie Fielden came free, but Juan Carlos Jaime reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bearsville United were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Abracadabra CF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Robbie Fielden took the corner. The corner ended in Robbie Fielden almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Abracadabra CF's Juan Carlos Jaime did a great save. Juan Carlos Jaime was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Brendon Leach showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 55 minute of play. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bearsville United's goalkeeper Caleb Waterhouse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Juan Carlos Jaime made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Gus Mulford sent off a good shot on target. Kristopher Bartlett recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 68th minute, Kristopher Bartlett ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Caleb Waterhouse was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Kristopher Bartlett charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kristopher Bartlett the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gus Mulford could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Juan Carlos Jaime made a huge save. 77 minutes into the match, Bearsville United's goal looked a bit too open when Kristopher Bartlett came free, but Caleb Waterhouse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Justin Ellison lost his temper 87 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 87th minute, one of Bearsville United: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 Bearsville United. Brett Houghton walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Gus Mulford blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Juan Carlos Jaime having to make a save. 92 minutes into the match, Bearsville United's goal looked a bit too open when Kristopher Bartlett came free, but Caleb Waterhouse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 98th minute, Arnulfo Buinton made a precise shot to the right of Caleb Waterhouse. Bearsville United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Abracadabra CF had won after a very even match.