League

Woods Cross
Spectators: 8418 (Terracing: 6314, Seating: 1936, VIP seats: 168) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fletcher Pritchett kicked off to start the match. Blue Rock F.C.'s Richard Silver played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alan Hartman in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th minute Rudolf Baker shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Deon Biggs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fletcher Pritchett struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Deon Biggs didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blue Rock F.C.. In the 9th minute, Woods Cross's Frank Schaefer dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. 12 minutes into the match, Woods Cross's goal looked a bit too open when Rudolf Baker came free, but Deon Biggs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Richard Silver made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Schaefer in the 14th minute of play. When Blue Rock F.C.'s Fletcher Pritchett in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Woods Cross's goalie prevented a goal. 23 minutes into the match, Blue Rock F.C.'s goalkeeper Richard Silver had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alan Hartman. In the 24th match minute, Woods Cross was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robin Shafer to maneuver through the defense. When Fletcher Pritchett got free in front of the goal in the 25th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Deon Biggs was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Robin Shafer hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Robin Shafer charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robin Shafer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alan Hartman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Richard Silver made a huge save. Damian Stroud struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Deon Biggs didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blue Rock F.C.. In the 42nd minute, Bruce McMahon made a precise shot to the right of Richard Silver. Blue Rock F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. In the 45th minute Bruce McMahon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Richard Silver saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Bruce McMahon made the kick off in the second half. Fletcher Pritchett in the 54thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Deon Biggs, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Through an outstanding action, after 55 minutes, Deon Biggs successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Bruce McMahon took the ball and in the 65 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Richard Silver. Richard Silver dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. Richard Silver made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruce McMahon in the 76th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Fletcher Pritchett kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Deon Biggs. That made the score 3-5 in the 79 minute of play. In the 85th minute, Charlton Thurston sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Blue Rock F.C.'s Richard Silver didn't even have to move. Deon Biggs was out of position in the 87 minute of play, and Josh Kemp capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Josh Kemp really showed his touch with that goal: 3-6. Bruce McMahon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Fletcher Pritchett managed to get in a good position for a shot. Blue Rock F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Fletcher Pritchett was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Deon Biggs breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Blue Rock F.C. played a much better game than Woods Cross and deserved their victory. The Woods Cross players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.