League Play-Off

Moorna
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Browne Norman took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some careless play in the Minvest Lucky United defense, Kyle Mogork kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jamese Morse. The Minvest Lucky United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jamese Morse should have stopped the shot. In the 7th minute, Raleigh Prior hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Browne Norman in the 9th minute of play forced Moorna's goalkeeper Gregg Groves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute, Moorna's Kyle Mogork dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. The supporters of Minvest Lucky United booed when Moorna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Handley Kennewell didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th minute of the match Ivan Newham sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gregg Groves skillfully saved the ball. 22 minutes into the game, Handley Kennewell was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Moorna's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Minvest Lucky United the free kick. A collision led to Moorna getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Handley Kennewell hit a great ball. If Kyle Mogork had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nash Clarke fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jamese Morse having to interfere. Moorna's Kyle Mogork got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 35 minutes into the match, Minvest Lucky United's goal looked a bit too open when Kyle Mogork came free, but Jamese Morse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When David Clubley fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Minvest Lucky United's protests and gave David Clubley a yellow card for diving instead. David Clubley hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute, Porter Mewburn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nash Clarke recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Minvest Lucky United's zone, Nash Clarke stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jamese Morse came out of the goal and Nash Clarke tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jamese Morse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Mogork in the 44th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kyle Mogork made a kick off. Jamese Morse stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kyle Mogork's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After a rather tough play, Minvest Lucky United's David Clubley got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 55th minute Kyle Mogork shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jamese Morse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 56th minute, Browne Norman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 65th minute of the match Murphy Stafford sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gregg Groves skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Minvest Lucky United's zone, Kyle Mogork stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jamese Morse came out of the goal and Kyle Mogork tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gregg Groves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Browne Norman in the 67th minute of the match. In the 71st minute Browne Norman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregg Groves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Minvest Lucky United were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Moorna's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ivan Newham took the corner. Ivan Newham shot a long shot in the 74th minute and a light blocked Gregg Groves hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 2-1. After 79 minutes, Grant Dollamore mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Moorna and the Minvest Lucky United players grew even worse after the yellow card. Grant Dollamore hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Ivan Newham's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gregg Groves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Kyle Mogork sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kyle Mogork struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Jamese Morse didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Moorna. Kyle Mogork received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Jamese Morse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Raymond Woodbridge had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Kyle Mogork managed to get in a good position for a shot. Moorna's supporters rose to their feet, but Kyle Mogork was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jamese Morse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Nash Clarke had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jamese Morse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Mogork in the 96th minute of play. Moorna walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.