League Play-Off

Docklands Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Amod Kulkarni started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Docklands City's Campakaprabhu Kapani in the 3rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Gharcheen Dubey was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Epsom through an amazing save. Nardev Salve hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. When Campakaprabhu Kapani fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Docklands City's protests and gave Campakaprabhu Kapani a yellow card for diving instead. After 7 played minutes Docklands City got a freekick which was hit by Campakaprabhu Kapani. When Avanikanta Modi fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Docklands City's protests and gave Avanikanta Modi a yellow card for diving instead. In the 8th minute, Avanikanta Modi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Epsom's Aryasura Shergill got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amod Kulkarni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Drdhahanu Vishveshwara read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Epsom's Aryasura Shergill nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Drdhahanu Vishveshwara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Epsom's Devanirmita Bawa got a free kick in the 18th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Epsom's zone, Dahana Iyer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gharcheen Dubey came out of the goal and Dahana Iyer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amod Kulkarni in the 24th minute of play forced Docklands City's goalkeeper Drdhahanu Vishveshwara to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Dahana Iyer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Campakaprabhu Kapani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nardev Salve during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Epsom's Nardev Salve got a free kick in the 54th minute. After having played for 56 minutes, Campakaprabhu Kapani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Docklands City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Campakaprabhu Kapani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dahana Iyer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gharcheen Dubey having to interfere. In the 60th minute, Gausra Gandhi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Devanirmita Bawa came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Epsom fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Devanirmita Bawa couldn't finish the play. 64 minutes into the game, Epsom's Aryasura Shergill nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Drdhahanu Vishveshwara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Gharcheen Dubey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dahana Iyer, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Karanam Shah hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Bharosa Arakoni kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Docklands City's Drdhahanu Vishveshwara proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Docklands City from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Karanam Shah during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Docklands City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karanam Shah to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Epsom's Drdhahanu Vishveshwara threw himself towards the right post 87 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Amod Kulkarni, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Amod Kulkarni recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bharosa Arakoni hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Epsom walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.