League Play-Off

Olympus Oval
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bryan Kanack kicked off to start the match. Christopher Perandis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cassidy Adair fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Oro having to interfere. After 7 minutes of play, Parramatta Blaze's Christopher Perandis made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Niceto Oro was left in no man's land by his defense there! Sam Pearse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Collings in the 12th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Amarapura United's goal looked a bit too open when Cassidy Adair came free, but Niceto Oro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 15 minutes, Bryan Kanack managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Amarapura United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bryan Kanack was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Parramatta Blaze's Sam Pearse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Collings in the 22nd minute of play. Brown Kennewell charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Brown Kennewell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Parramatta Blaze's Brown Kennewell got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Niceto Oro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassidy Adair in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th minute Bryan Kanack shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sam Pearse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bryanne Hauschildt during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Amarapura United booed when Parramatta Blaze was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bryanne Hauschildt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Parramatta Blaze's Sam Pearse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Collings in the 33rd minute of play. Christopher Perandis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Oro having to interfere. 37 minutes into the game, Neil Watson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Amarapura United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Parramatta Blaze the free kick. 37 minutes into the match, Parramatta Blaze's Samuel Watts broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cassidy Adair in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Niceto Oro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 40 played minutes Amarapura United got a freekick which was hit by Karl Houldsworth. In the 41st minute, Christopher Perandis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christopher Perandis in the 45th minute of play forced Amarapura United's goalkeeper Niceto Oro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amarapura United's Niceto Oro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christopher Perandis in the 46th minute of play. Niceto Oro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christopher Perandis, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After the first half Parramatta Blaze were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cassidy Adair was the one to do the kick off. Niceto Oro stood somewhat misplaced when Christopher Perandis came free in front of goal and shot 0-2 to the left of him in the 52 minute. Bryson Allan hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Niceto Oro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cassidy Adair, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Parramatta Blaze's Sam Pearse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karl Houldsworth in the 65th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Amarapura United's zone, Cassidy Adair stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niceto Oro came out of the goal and Cassidy Adair tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 71 minutes into the game, Christopher Perandis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Niceto Oro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Amarapura United's James Collings got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Parramatta Blaze's Sam Pearse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bryan Kanack in the 78th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Amarapura United's Karl Houldsworth got a free kick in the 79th minute. James Collings struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Sam Pearse didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Amarapura United. Eliot Pegler hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Sam Pearse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Collings in the 94th minute of play.