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Cruyff Stadiu
Spectators: 5001 (Terracing: 4001, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francis Ellerton in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jay Shaw saved congelton saints from getting behind. Jay Shaw showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeff Draper, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. If Francis Ellerton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Francis Ellerton spun around in front of the goal 18 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of congelton saints's goal. Denzil Fenwick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 35 minutes into the match, Jeff Draper had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jay Shaw. congelton saints's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jeff Draper was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Damian Boatman charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Damian Boatman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kris Granville showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denzil Fenwick in the 44th minute of the match. If Jeff Draper had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Ajax Fans Club's zone, Denzil Fenwick stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kris Granville came out of the goal and Denzil Fenwick tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Syd Haugue stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francis Ellerton in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jay Shaw prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pete Taggart hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. In the 77th minute, Syd Haugue ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kris Granville was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. In the 84thth minute of the game Jeff Draper who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but congelton saints's Jay Shaw was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of congelton saints booed when Ajax Fans Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Trev Oatway didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ajax Fans Club's zone, Denzil Fenwick stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kris Granville came out of the goal and Denzil Fenwick tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kris Granville made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Denzil Fenwick sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francis Ellerton in the 90th minute of play forced congelton saints's goalkeeper Jay Shaw to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 90 played minutes congelton saints got a freekick which was hit by Michael Edmonton. Jay Shaw made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francis Ellerton in the 93rd minute of play. If Denzil Fenwick had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ajax Fans Club's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.