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Openshaw Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Brett Baird took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Curtis Adcock came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Wombat Willies fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Curtis Adcock couldn't finish the play. 6 minutes into the game, Curtis Adcock recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Guy Howson. Curtis Adcock showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Burscough AFC's Andy Cummins got a free kick in the 12th minute. Olly Duffy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the match, Wombat Willies's goal looked a bit too open when Brett Baird came free, but Alistair Griggs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Curtis Adcock in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guy Howson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Burscough AFC's Guy Howson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Burscough AFC from getting a goal against them. If Curtis Adcock had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guy Howson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Curtis Adcock, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Graeme Gallagher had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Curtis Adcock in the 30th minute of play forced Burscough AFC's goalkeeper Guy Howson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Graeme Gallagher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Graeme Gallagher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Curtis Adcock to strike the kick off in the second half. Guy Howson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Curtis Adcock in the 52nd minute of play. In the 59th match minute, Wombat Willies was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Wilkes to maneuver through the defense. 60 minutes in the game, Brett Baird dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Graeme Gallagher recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Wombat Willies getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Christian Wilkes hit a great ball. Kirk Button hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Brett Baird managed to get in a good position for a shot. Burscough AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Brett Baird was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alistair Griggs breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Graeme Gallagher managed to get in a good position for a shot. Burscough AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Graeme Gallagher was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alistair Griggs breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Wombat Willies booed when Burscough AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brett Baird didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the game, Brett Baird was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Burscough AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Wombat Willies the free kick. In the 77th match minute, Burscough AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brett Baird to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 79 minutes, Curtis Adcock managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Wombat Willies's supporters crossed their fingers, but Curtis Adcock was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Guy Howson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olly Duffy in the 81st minute of the match. Curtis Adcock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Curtis Adcock in the 84th minute of play forced Burscough AFC's goalkeeper Guy Howson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Graeme Gallagher received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Alistair Griggs tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Burscough AFC's Guy Howson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Curtis Adcock in the 97th minute of play.