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Elland Road
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Jacob Mallon made the kick off and thus started the match. If Rio Ackroyd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. William Mallon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fitz Atkinson in the 6th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Scott Hulbert during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Elland Road Faithful getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Scott Hulbert hit a great ball. 12 minutes into the game, Fitz Atkinson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. William Mallon was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 15 played minutes Pouton got a freekick which was hit by Conan Corrigan. After 18 minutes of play Elland Road Faithful's Scott Hulbert was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Rio Ackroyd's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but William Mallon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Pouton's Fitz Atkinson got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jacob Mallon's late challenge caught a Pouton's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jacob Mallon helped the player get up and apologised. Jacob Mallon hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. If Rio Ackroyd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Fitz Atkinson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Pouton's Jordan Darling got a free kick in the 43rd minute. When Wesley Boyce fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elland Road Faithful's protests and gave Wesley Boyce a yellow card for diving instead. Wesley Boyce kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. In the 47th minute of the match Jeff May sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but William Mallon skillfully saved the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rio Ackroyd to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Fitz Atkinson made a precise shot to the right of William Mallon. Elland Road Faithful's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Elland Road Faithful's William Mallon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Elland Road Faithful from getting a goal against them. In the 71st minute of the match Conan Corrigan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but William Mallon skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Elland Road Faithful's zone, Rio Ackroyd stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Mallon came out of the goal and Rio Ackroyd tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. William Mallon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rio Ackroyd in the 75th minute of the match. William Mallon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rio Ackroyd in the 76th minute of play. William Mallon made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Fitz Atkinson sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Pouton booed when Elland Road Faithful was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacob Mallon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aaron Boulton's late challenge caught a Elland Road Faithful's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aaron Boulton helped the player get up and apologised. After 81 played minutes Pouton got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Boulton. Wesley Boyce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. CJ Poate tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pouton's Fitz Atkinson got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Rio Ackroyd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anthony Basham received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. CJ Poate tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 96 played minutes Pouton got a freekick which was hit by Jordan Darling. The Pouton supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Pouton would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.