League Play-Off

Bellara Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Brett Mcmillan kicked off to start the match. Adam Reisz scored 0-1 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Phenix Diehl, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 9 minutes into the match, Bellara's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Reisz came free, but Phenix Diehl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Brett Mcmillan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Phenix Diehl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Mannibadar's Adam Reisz in 16 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Phenix Diehl guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Boyce Ziliotto's late challenge caught a Bellara's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Boyce Ziliotto helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Bellara booed when Mannibadar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boyce Ziliotto didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roger Mcgregor during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 24 played minutes Mannibadar got a freekick which was hit by Roger Mcgregor. 25 minutes into the match, Bellara's Marcus Powell broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 29th minute, Benson Groves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roger Mcgregor kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Lewis Mudie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Mannibadar booed when Bellara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lewis Mudie didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 39th minute Adam Reisz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Phenix Diehl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 44 played minutes Bellara got a freekick which was hit by Benson Groves. In the 47th minute Mannibadar were awarded a corner. Lance Kidman went to the cornerflag to take it. Mannibadar's Lance Kidman was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Phenix Diehl in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eddie Barry stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Brett Mcmillan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Phenix Diehl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Mannibadar booed when Bellara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benson Groves didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Eddy Beaverley fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bellara's protests and gave Eddy Beaverley a yellow card for diving instead. Phenix Diehl was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Lance Kidman. 63 minutes into the match, Roger Mcgregor dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Phenix Diehl, 0-2. Phenix Diehl made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adam Reisz in the 66th minute. Phenix Diehl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brett Mcmillan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 88 minutes into the match, Mark Hauschildt had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Phenix Diehl. Bellara's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mark Hauschildt was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. In the 93rd match minute, Bellara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthew Cookesley to maneuver through the defense. Mannibadar played a much better game than Bellara and deserved their victory. The Bellara players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.