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Belgravia Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Andy Auckland kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Liversedge booed when Belgravia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dale Bowler didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 9 minutes of play, Belgravia's Dale Bowler made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. William Duffy was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Belgravia getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Adrian Kearney hit a great ball. Luke Nelthorpe took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 15th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Phil Foster. Belgravia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. William Duffy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dale Bowler in the 17th minute. Kev Allwright sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Belgravia's Richard Gilchrist got a free kick in the 26th minute. Seb Toulson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Phil Foster having to interfere. After 32 minutes of play, Liversedge's Andy Auckland made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Phil Foster was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 43rd minute, Andy Auckland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 44th minute, Belgravia's Richard Gilchrist ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind William Duffy. William Duffy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. 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 wind increased when Dale Bowler made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Liversedge's zone, Richard Gilchrist stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Duffy came out of the goal and Richard Gilchrist tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Kev Allwright had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Richard Gilchrist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without William Duffy having to interfere. A collision led to Liversedge getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Tosh Lock hit a great ball. Belgravia were awarded a corner in the 64th minute after Liversedge's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dale Bowler took the corner. In the 65th minute, Liam Sands hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Andy Auckland sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Seb Toulson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Liversedge's supporters rose to their feet, but Seb Toulson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Phil Foster breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 75 minutes into the game, Belgravia's Dale Bowler nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. William Duffy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. The supporters of Liversedge booed when Belgravia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zak Newby didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Andy Auckland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 82 minutes into the game, Zak Newby was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Belgravia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Liversedge the free kick. In the 82nd minute, Zak Newby hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kev Allwright sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zak Newby hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. There was no doubt that Belgravia were the better team. Belgravia's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.