League Play-Off

Locksheath Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Abhasvara Padda made the kick off which started today's match. In the 15th minute, Kandala Acharya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dara Lanong in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ekaraya Ghosh saved Locksheath from getting behind. In the last second Krtamukha Sikand throw himself and got hold of the ball when Abhasvara Padda in the 18thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Locksheath's Jetva Pabley got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Locksheath's Ekaraya Ghosh played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dara Lanong in the 33rd minute of play. Ekayasti Thakkar charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ekayasti Thakkar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 36th match minute, Locksheath was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ekayasti Thakkar to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Locksheath's Jetva Pabley got a free kick in the 38th minute. Ekaraya Ghosh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aryika Gandhi, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Ekaraya Ghosh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dara Lanong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aryika Gandhi to make the kick off. Locksheath's Jetva Pabley got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Buntingford's Dara Lanong got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 59 minutes into the game, Abhasvara Padda was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Locksheath's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Buntingford the free kick. After 59 played minutes Locksheath got a freekick which was hit by Abhasvara Padda. Abhasvara Padda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Krtamukha Sikand tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paramjog Panu during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Dara Lanong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ekaraya Ghosh having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jetva Pabley in the 82nd minute of play forced Buntingford's goalkeeper Krtamukha Sikand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dara Lanong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ekaraya Ghosh having to interfere. Krtamukha Sikand stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abhasvara Padda's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. 90 minutes into the match, Locksheath's goalkeeper Ekaraya Ghosh had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dara Lanong. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kandala Acharya during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ekaraya Ghosh made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Dara Lanong sent off a good shot on target. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.