League

Golcar Stadium
Spectators: 7397 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 50) Tranmere Raiders's Gerry Shields started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With a little luck, Buckfast Abbey City's Alfie Boulton got control of the ball when Sean Turner tried to sneak it across the goal line. Garry Bartram recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gerry Shields fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfie Boulton having to interfere. With a little luck, Buckfast Abbey City's Alfie Boulton got control of the ball when Sean Turner tried to sneak it across the goal line. Buckfast Abbey City's Alfie Boulton proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Buckfast Abbey City from getting a goal against them. Leon Goldsmith showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Garry Bartram in the 38th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Tranmere Raiders's Derek Crowell got a free kick in the 38th minute. Dean Harkness recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Garry Bartram made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Albert Christie during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Buckfast Abbey City booed when Tranmere Raiders was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albert Christie didn't get a good kick on the ball. Garry Bartram fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leon Goldsmith having to interfere. After 55 played minutes Buckfast Abbey City got a freekick which was hit by Kasey Kempson. Sean Turner fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfie Boulton having to interfere. Alfie Boulton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sean Turner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th minute of the match Tranmere Raiders got a corner. Buckfast Abbey City's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Dave Lambert ran over to the corner to take the kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Derek Crowell heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Danny Carey charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Danny Carey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Danny Carey kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Tod Burgess charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tod Burgess the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Buckfast Abbey City booed when Tranmere Raiders was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tod Burgess didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kasey Kempson during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 78th match minute, Buckfast Abbey City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kasey Kempson to maneuver through the defense. Dean Harkness's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Leon Goldsmith read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. Gerry Shields recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alfie Boulton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerry Shields, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Dean Harkness sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Garry Bartram sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Buckfast Abbey City's John Spencer got a free kick in the 93rd minute. When Dave Lambert came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Tranmere Raiders 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 Dave Lambert couldn't finish the play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.