League

Billy Goat Park
Spectators: 7966 (Terracing: 5976, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The Norris Dancers's Jeff Lancaster started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute Jeff Lancaster shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Green saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeff Lancaster struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. George Green didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Norris Dancers. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duncan Draper in the 12th minute of play forced The Norris Dancers's goalkeeper Robert Brookman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gwyn Wybrow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute Dane Beaver shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Brookman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gwyn Wybrow blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Brookman having to make a save. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duncan Draper, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robert Brookman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gwyn Wybrow, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gwyn Wybrow in the 32nd minute of play forced The Norris Dancers's goalkeeper Robert Brookman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robert Brookman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dane Beaver in the 34th minute of play. Duncan Draper scored 0-2 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robert Brookman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Charles Cookson hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After 43 minutes, Dane Beaver mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Runcorn and the The Norris Dancers players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Runcorn getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Dane Beaver hit a great ball. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dane Beaver made a kick off. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duncan Draper, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Dane Beaver could shoot a difficult shot in the 53rd minute, which Robert Brookman however easily saved by the left post. After 54 played minutes Runcorn got a freekick which was hit by Duncan Draper. Ruben Townsend hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. In the 68th match minute, The Norris Dancers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Philip Gobey to maneuver through the defense. Dane Beaver sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gwyn Wybrow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Norris Dancers's Robert Brookman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duncan Draper in the 81st minute of play. Robert Brookman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rufus Button in the 83rd minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 85 minutes, Duncan Draper took a quick shot and it went in 0-3 without a chance for Robert Brookman to make any attempt to save it. The supporters of The Norris Dancers booed when Runcorn was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dane Beaver didn't get a good kick on the ball. Duncan Draper received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Robert Brookman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th minute Jeff Lancaster shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Green saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gwyn Wybrow received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Robert Brookman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.