League

Cambridge
Spectators: 7987 (Terracing: 5991, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gérald Curtis kicked off to start the match. Earnest Crews took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gérald Curtis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Earnest Crews made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicholas Grady in the 8th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicholas Grady in the 12th minute of play forced NDG United's goalkeeper Earnest Crews to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Séverin Thorne struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Kerry Boyd didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NDG United. Celal Dündaroğlu came free with the goalkeeper in the 21st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Kerry Boyd could save by the left post. Earnest Crews showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicholas Grady, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Chet Shapiro kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Gérald Curtis struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Earnest Crews didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stormsurge FC. In the 27th minute Darron Carroll shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Earnest Crews saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. NDG United's Celal Dündaroğlu got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Stormsurge FC booed when NDG United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chet Shapiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd minute, Darrell Gary 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. Earnest Crews showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicholas Grady in the 33rd minute of the match. 38 minutes into the game, Granville Light was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NDG United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stormsurge FC the free kick. In the 38th match minute, NDG United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Granville Light to maneuver through the defense. 42 minutes into the match, NDG United's goal looked a bit too open when Nicholas Grady came free, but Earnest Crews reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stormsurge FC's Kerry Boyd proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Stormsurge FC from getting a goal against them. If Celal Dündaroğlu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 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 Celal Dündaroğlu made a kick off. In the 60th minute Gérald Curtis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Earnest Crews saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 64 minutes, Séverin Thorne managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NDG United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Séverin Thorne was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Celal Dündaroğlu 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. Gérald Curtis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Celal Dündaroğlu struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Kerry Boyd didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NDG United. Kerry Boyd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celal Dündaroğlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Stormsurge FC's zone, Celal Dündaroğlu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kerry Boyd came out of the goal and Celal Dündaroğlu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Earnest Crews made an important save on a dangerous shot by Darrell Gary in the 83rd minute. In the 85th minute Nicholas Grady shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Earnest Crews saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.