League

James Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Emiliano Semeno started the match with the kick off. Iain Cousins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Semeno, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. After 7 minutes, Martyn Pinder mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Newcastle UTD and the Get Cape Wear Cape Fly players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 7th match minute, Newcastle UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martyn Pinder to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Semeno in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iain Cousins prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iain Cousins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eric Söderquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Newcastle UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Eric Söderquist came free, but Iain Cousins reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 20 minutes into the game, Newcastle UTD's Ollie Giugno nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ed Stamer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When the match clock showed 24 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Eric Söderquist sped through Newcastle UTD's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Iain Cousins. After 28 played minutes Get Cape Wear Cape Fly got a freekick which was hit by Richard Hinshelwood. In the 29th minute Eric Dunning shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ed Stamer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brett McGovern in the 34th minute of play forced Get Cape Wear Cape Fly's goalkeeper Ed Stamer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Martyn Pinder's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ed Stamer firmly grabbed it by the left post. A collision led to Newcastle UTD getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Ollie Giugno hit a great ball. The supporters of Newcastle UTD booed when Get Cape Wear Cape Fly was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cris Sobarzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Brett McGovern to make the kick off. After 51 played minutes Newcastle UTD got a freekick which was hit by Dion Cookson. A hard shot 55 in the game by Eric Söderquist from a close distance when the talented Iain Cousins managed to make a qualified save. Newcastle UTD's players were relieved. In the 61st minute, Eric Söderquist 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. Cris Sobarzo in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Iain Cousins, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Eric Söderquist who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 65thth minute tested the skills of Iain Cousins when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 71st minute Rick La Forte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ed Stamer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ed Stamer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martyn Pinder in the 75th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rick La Forte in the 80th minute of play forced Get Cape Wear Cape Fly's goalkeeper Ed Stamer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rick La Forte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ed Stamer having to interfere. 91 minutes into the match, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly's goal looked a bit too open when Brett McGovern came free, but Ed Stamer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eric Söderquist's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 95thth minute, Iain Cousins skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Get Cape Wear Cape Fly's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.