League Play-Off

Balgos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Best Cameron made the kick off and thus started the match. Carleton Sinden's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rufus Barling firmly grabbed it by the left post. Best Cameron fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rufus Barling having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Donovan Schulzte during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 13th match minute, Ryan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donovan Schulzte to maneuver through the defense. 14 minutes into the game, Carleton Sinden cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Rufus Barling was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rufus Barling stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carleton Sinden's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. Ed Mccarthy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dwight Monson in the 24th minute of the match. Ryan's Rufus Barling played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Best Cameron in the 25th minute of play. In the 26th minute, Adam Veitch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Ryan's Rufus Barling got control of the ball when Carleton Sinden tried to sneak it across the goal line. Best Cameron recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ryan's Rufus Barling played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Larkin Connell in the 35th minute of play. Rufus Barling showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Best Cameron in the 36th minute of the match. Best Cameron blasted a shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rufus Barling having to make a save. Rufus Barling was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Best Cameron showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 42 minute of play. Rufus Barling made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Best Cameron in the 48th minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dwight Monson to strike the kick off in the second half. Rufus Barling showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Best Cameron, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. In the 56th minute, Ellis Wayland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 58th minute Best Cameron shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rufus Barling saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mark Schutt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Ed Mccarthy made a huge save. Rufus Barling showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carleton Sinden, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Larkin Connell in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rufus Barling prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dwight Monson might have been able to make a better finish in the 68th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ed Mccarthy. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Dwight Monson ran back to his position shaking his head. Ellis Wayland charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ellis Wayland the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Ryan's Ellis Wayland got a free kick in the 71st minute. 72 minutes into the match, Ryan's goal looked a bit too open when Best Cameron came free, but Rufus Barling reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adam Veitch charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adam Veitch the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 77 played minutes Ryan got a freekick which was hit by Adam Veitch. Rufus Barling showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carleton Sinden, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Rufus Barling took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carleton Sinden, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ryan's Rufus Barling played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Best Cameron in the 92nd minute of play. Carleton Sinden took the ball and in the 93 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rufus Barling. Rufus Barling dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. There was no doubt that Balgos were the better team. Balgos's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.