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The Crookywook
Spectators: 7213 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1600, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Leigh Dyson kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute Callum Goodall shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Steve Speed saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the game, Leigh Dyson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bristol St George City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Crooksville FC the free kick. Leigh Dyson kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 11th minute Callum Goodall shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Steve Speed saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Callum Goodall 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. After 17 played minutes Crooksville FC got a freekick which was hit by Brad Edwards. After a rather tough play, Crooksville FC's Brad Edwards got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Joel Hamilton charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joel Hamilton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Crooksville FC booed when Bristol St George City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Hamilton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bristol St George City's Steve Speed played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Callum Goodall in the 29th minute of play. Steve Speed made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Connor Cardwell in the 32nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Bristol St George City's Josh Kerridge got a free kick in the 40th minute. Steve Speed made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bryan Higginson in the 45th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Callum Goodall to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Dion Pullen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Steve Speed was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 62 minutes into the match, Connor Cardwell notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Bristol St George City's Steve Speed. Steve Speed was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Steve Speed showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Connor Cardwell, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Adam Biernat kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Callum Goodall had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Steve Speed. Bristol St George City's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Callum Goodall was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adam Biernat during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 75th minute, Adam Biernat hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute Dion Pullen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Steve Speed saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jake Graves in the 85th minute of play forced Bristol St George City's goalkeeper Steve Speed to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Steve Speed took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bryan Higginson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Crooksville FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.