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Headquarters Park
Spectators: 6732 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Martin Zuniga got the match started through his kick off. Headquarters FC's Darrel Christiansen got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 6 minutes, Frédéric Manning managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bladworth FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frédéric Manning was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Danilo Croteau received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Godelieve Nicholson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darrel Christiansen in the 21st minute of play forced Bladworth FC's goalkeeper Jerry Barron to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Headquarters FC booed when Bladworth FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frédéric Manning didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Headquarters FC booed when Bladworth FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Willie Slaughter didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Bladworth FC's Frédéric Manning got a free kick in the 26th minute. Silas Ledbetter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 35th minute, Robert Carlton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37thth minute of the game Frédéric Manning who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 40 minutes into the game, Moshe Ruel threw the ball into play from the sideline. Bladworth FC's Frédéric Manning quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Frédéric Manning recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Silas Ledbetter fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godelieve Nicholson having to interfere. Bladworth FC's Danilo Croteau got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Jerry Barron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darrel Christiansen in the 51st minute of the match. 53 minutes into the match, Bladworth FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Self came free, but Jerry Barron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 55 minutes into the match, Danilo Croteau notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson. Godelieve Nicholson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Danilo Croteau recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Silas Ledbetter could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Godelieve Nicholson made a huge save. Christian Self's late challenge caught a Bladworth FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Christian Self helped the player get up and apologised. Christian Self kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Shayne Lane hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. 71 minutes into the match, Headquarters FC's goalkeeper Godelieve Nicholson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Frédéric Manning. When Danilo Croteau came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the Bladworth FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Danilo Croteau couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Headquarters FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Darrel Christiansen hit a great ball. When Frédéric Manning came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the Bladworth FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Frédéric Manning couldn't finish the play. If Danilo Croteau had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Silas Ledbetter received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Godelieve Nicholson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 86 minutes into the match, Bladworth FC's Frédéric Manning sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Godelieve Nicholson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Danilo Croteau sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Silas Ledbetter might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Godelieve Nicholson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Silas Ledbetter ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Headquarters FC booed when Bladworth FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Carlton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jerry Barron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darrel Christiansen in the 94th minute of the match. After 95 played minutes Bladworth FC got a freekick which was hit by Martin Zuniga. Many of Bladworth FC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Bladworth FC may have spent more time on the ball, but Headquarters FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.