League Play-Off

Stockwell
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Akalnivas Prewal made the kick off which started today's match. Akalnivas Prewal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Uttampal Batra having to interfere. Uttampal Batra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Akalpa Bhattacharya in the 7th minute of play. Bharanda Agarwal shot the penalty kick right outside the post. The supporters of Meols FC booed when Stockwell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bisambharnatha Sahota didn't get a good kick on the ball. Asiloman Pabley hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Uttampal Batra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Akalnivas Prewal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ekantin Dambria came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Stockwell 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 Ekantin Dambria couldn't finish the play. Ekantin Dambria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bisambharnatha Sahota sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 30th minute, Bisambharnatha Sahota 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. 34 minutes into the game, Bhupen Lepcha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Meols FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stockwell the free kick. The referee gave Stockwell a penalty, 36 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Ajmer Bhaura, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Meols FC's Candrabhuti Hothi. 1-0. After having played for 39 minutes, Ekantin Dambria managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stockwell's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ekantin Dambria was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Candrabhuti Hothi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bisambharnatha Sahota in the 40th minute of play. In the 47th minute Stockwell were awarded a corner. Ajmer Bhaura went to the cornerflag to take it. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Bisambharnatha Sahota made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bisambharnatha Sahota in the 54th minute of play forced Meols FC's goalkeeper Candrabhuti Hothi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Stockwell's Uttampal Batra got control of the ball when Akalpa Bhattacharya tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Stockwell's Uttampal Batra got control of the ball when Akalpa Bhattacharya tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 61st minute of the match, Akalpa Bhattacharya got a very nice opportunity to score, but Uttampal Batra was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When the match clock showed 62 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Akalpa Bhattacharya sped through Stockwell's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Uttampal Batra. A collision led to Meols FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Akalnivas Prewal hit a great ball. Akalpa Bhattacharya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Candrabhuti Hothi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ekantin Dambria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Avabodha Sabnis during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Avabodha Sabnis kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Ekantin Dambria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Candrabhuti Hothi. Meols FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ekantin Dambria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ekantin Dambria in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Candrabhuti Hothi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bisambharnatha Sahota in the 91st minute of play forced Meols FC's goalkeeper Candrabhuti Hothi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd match minute, Stockwell was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ekaraya Denzongpa to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Stockwell had won after a very even match.