League Play-Off

Plainland
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bernie Carr got the match started through his kick off. Zack Freeman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Magnay having to interfere. Logan Solomon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Iggy Orourke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barnett Blestowe in the 8th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Largs's Logan Solomon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iggy Orourke made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Iggy Orourke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barnett Blestowe in the 12th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 17 minutes, Logan Solomon put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Iggy Orourke. David Magnay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernie Carr in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barnett Blestowe in the 24th minute of play forced Plainland's goalkeeper Iggy Orourke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Barnett Blestowe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Largs's Logan Solomon in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Plainland's goalie prevented a goal. Iggy Orourke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barnett Blestowe in the 33rd minute of the match. Iggy Orourke came out of the goal in the 35th minute to try and stop a shot by Largs's Barnett Blestowe. But to his dismay, Barnett Blestowe quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. 40 minutes into the game, Darrell White was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Plainland's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Largs the free kick. The supporters of Largs booed when Plainland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Darrell White didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 41 played minutes, Largs's Bickford Baxter shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Iggy Orourke came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Largs reached it. Iggy Orourke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Logan Solomon in the 44th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Bernie Carr managed to get in a good position for a shot. Plainland's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernie Carr was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. David Magnay breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Plainland players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Largs were winning 0-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Barnett Blestowe made a kick off. Barnett Blestowe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 59 in the game by Logan Solomon from a close distance when the talented Iggy Orourke managed to make a qualified save. Plainland's players were relieved. Logan Solomon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Darrell White was shown his second yellow card after 62 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. With a little luck, Plainland's Iggy Orourke got control of the ball when Logan Solomon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Iggy Orourke was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Logan Solomon showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 69 minute of play. Logan Solomon took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Iggy Orourke. Iggy Orourke dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-5. After a defensive mix-up in Plainland's zone, Barnett Blestowe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iggy Orourke came out of the goal and Barnett Blestowe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Iggy Orourke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Barnett Blestowe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Largs's Barnett Blestowe got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Iggy Orourke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barnett Blestowe in the 88th minute of play. 91 minutes into the match, Plainland's goalkeeper Iggy Orourke had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Logan Solomon. Barnett Blestowe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Iggy Orourke tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Plainland's Martyon Devine got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Logan Solomon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Iggy Orourke having to make a save. With a little luck, Plainland's Iggy Orourke got control of the ball when Logan Solomon tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barnett Blestowe in the 97th minute of play forced Plainland's goalkeeper Iggy Orourke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Largs played a much better game than Plainland and deserved their victory. The Plainland players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.