League

Gosport Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Travis Braithwaite started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Lloyd Deacon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6th minute, Travis Braithwaite got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 14 minutes into the match, Wisła 1906 Kraków's goalkeeper Philip Fitter had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Travis Braithwaite. An unexpectedly hard shot by Don Firth in the 16th minute of play forced Red Castle's goalkeeper Scott Houlahan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Philip Fitter showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lloyd Deacon in the 18th minute of the match. Red Castle's Quentin Simpson got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 23 minutes into the game, Ollie Sissons cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Scott Houlahan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Philip Fitter took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lloyd Deacon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Don Firth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kyle Eastwood struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Philip Fitter didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Red Castle. When Red Castle's Travis Braithwaite in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Wisła 1906 Kraków's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Travis Braithwaite in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Philip Fitter saved Wisła 1906 Kraków from getting behind. Scott Houlahan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Don Firth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Travis Braithwaite struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Philip Fitter didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Red Castle. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Max Lodge to strike the kick off in the second half. Lloyd Deacon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Travis Braithwaite in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Philip Fitter saved Wisła 1906 Kraków from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Wisła 1906 Kraków's Don Firth got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Quentin Simpson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Philip Fitter tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lloyd Deacon in the 66th minute of play forced Wisła 1906 Kraków's goalkeeper Philip Fitter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Travis Braithwaite in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Philip Fitter prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ollie Sissons hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Wisła 1906 Kraków's zone, Travis Braithwaite stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Philip Fitter came out of the goal and Travis Braithwaite tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 84 played minutes Wisła 1906 Kraków got a freekick which was hit by Ollie Sissons. An unexpectedly hard shot by Travis Braithwaite in the 85th minute of play forced Wisła 1906 Kraków's goalkeeper Philip Fitter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute, Travis Braithwaite made a precise shot to the right of Philip Fitter. Wisła 1906 Kraków's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. After having played for 92 minutes, Quentin Simpson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Red Castle's supporters crossed their fingers, but Quentin Simpson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Quentin Simpson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee ended the match the Red Castle players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.