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Paddockwood Stadium
Spectators: 6728 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 0) Lino Schroeder started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Armand Burrows showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuan Looney, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After having played for 4 minutes, Tuan Looney managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Shabaqua FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tuan Looney was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Paddockwood FC booed when Shabaqua FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roland Law didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Paddockwood FC's Anthony Lizotte in 13 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Odis Bragg guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 15thth minute of the game Lino Schroeder who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Shabaqua FC's Odis Bragg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Armand Burrows showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuan Looney, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Jake Gabriel might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Armand Burrows. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jake Gabriel ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 22nd match minute, Paddockwood FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emile Lyons to maneuver through the defense. If Tuan Looney had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anthony Lizotte received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Odis Bragg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tuan Looney in the 28th minute of play forced Paddockwood FC's goalkeeper Armand Burrows to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Odis Bragg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anthony Lizotte in the 32nd minute. In the 36th minute, Lino Schroeder 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jake Gabriel in the 41st minute of play forced Paddockwood FC's goalkeeper Armand Burrows to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Paddockwood FC's Emile Lyons got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Tuan Looney received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Armand Burrows tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tuan Looney received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Armand Burrows tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jake Gabriel to make the kick off. Anthony Lizotte recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armand Burrows made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tuan Looney in the 60th minute. Lino Schroeder struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Odis Bragg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paddockwood FC. 85 minutes into the match, Shabaqua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Schroeder came free, but Odis Bragg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lino Schroeder in the 90th minute of play forced Shabaqua FC's goalkeeper Odis Bragg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. During the 93rd minute of the match Emile Lyons completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Emile Lyons a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Paddockwood FC's Emile Lyons got a free kick in the 94th minute. 97 minutes into the game, Jake Gabriel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Armand Burrows. Jake Gabriel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Shabaqua FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.