League

Ashwell Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Orson Hyde started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Orson Hyde had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Liam Bolton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stephen Gibbs in the 12th minute. Neil Briggs hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Zane Cookson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charlie Crooks in the 15th minute of play. Liam Bolton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Teague in the 17th minute of play. Stephen Gibbs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Liam Bolton having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adrian Teague in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Liam Bolton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the match, Stephen Gibbs dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Liam Bolton, 1-0. Liam Bolton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stephen Gibbs in the 37th minute. carrick red star's Liam Bolton proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save carrick red star from getting a goal against them. Charlie Crooks struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Zane Cookson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for carrick red star. Harvey Webster hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Adrian Teague made a kick off. When Ashwell City's Adrian Teague in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye carrick red star's goalie prevented a goal. Liam Bolton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stephen Gibbs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adrian Teague might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Liam Bolton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrian Teague ran back to his position shaking his head. Liam Bolton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Teague, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. When carrick red star's Orson Hyde in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ashwell City's goalie prevented a goal. If Timothy Brent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 72 minutes into the match, Ashwell City's Adrian Teague sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Liam Bolton narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 75thth minute of the game Adrian Teague who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but carrick red star's Liam Bolton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Ronny Graves fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored carrick red star's protests and gave Ronny Graves a yellow card for diving instead. In the 78th minute, Ronny Graves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Stephen Gibbs's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Liam Bolton was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. After 80 played minutes carrick red star got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Hall. 87 minutes into the game, Adrian Teague cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Liam Bolton was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 95th match minute, carrick red star was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teddy Gibson to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stephen Gibbs in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Liam Bolton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. For all the effort they put into the match, the carrick red star players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Ashwell City.