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Darker in Yarker
Spectators: 7031 (Terracing: 6031, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) If Donny Worthington had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Donny Worthington sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Donny Worthington fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Knowles having to interfere. In the 17th match minute, Yarker was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javier Eckert to maneuver through the defense. Donny Worthington fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Knowles having to interfere. 23 minutes into the match, Yarker's Donny Worthington sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Martin Knowles narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Donny Worthington might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Martin Knowles. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Donny Worthington ran back to his position shaking his head. After 29 played minutes Yarker got a freekick which was hit by Randall Lamothe. An unexpectedly hard shot by Buford Lanteigne in the 30th minute of play forced Yarker's goalkeeper Luc Minton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute of the match, Donny Worthington tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Martin Knowles saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After having played for 37 minutes, Anderson Stapleton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yarker's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anderson Stapleton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 38 minutes into the match, Cliffside's goal looked a bit too open when Donny Worthington came free, but Martin Knowles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Javier Eckert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Randall Lamothe during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Donny Worthington fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Knowles having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Buford Lanteigne made a kick off. Donny Worthington received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Martin Knowles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donny Worthington received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Martin Knowles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 minutes of play, Yarker's Donny Worthington made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Martin Knowles was left in no man's land by his defense there! Donny Worthington sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 66 played minutes Cliffside got a freekick which was hit by Terence Elliot. 68 minutes into the match, Cliffside's goal looked a bit too open when Donny Worthington came free, but Martin Knowles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donny Worthington in the 71st minute of play forced Cliffside's goalkeeper Martin Knowles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 72nd match minute, Cliffside was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Terence Elliot to maneuver through the defense. Javier Eckert charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Javier Eckert the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Yarker getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Javier Eckert hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the game, Buford Lanteigne cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Luc Minton was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lawrence Donnelly's late challenge caught a Yarker's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lawrence Donnelly helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th match minute, Cliffside was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lawrence Donnelly to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Cliffside's zone, Donny Worthington stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Knowles came out of the goal and Donny Worthington tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Randall Lamothe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Martin Knowles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donny Worthington sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adolphe Winn got free with Luc Minton in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Randall Lamothe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Yarker lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.