League Play-Off

Alderney Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Karmavira Sailo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Amritaka Chatterjee could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Anudara Kale made a huge save. When Alderney AFC's Karmavira Sailo in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bethnal Green and Hackney FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Karmavira Sailo in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anudara Kale prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kalasinha Bhosale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Muralidaran Rane having to interfere. Kalasinha Bhosale took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Muralidaran Rane. Muralidaran Rane dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 13th minute, Kalasinha Bhosale ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Muralidaran Rane was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Anudara Kale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karmavira Sailo, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. A collision led to Bethnal Green and Hackney FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Amritaprabha Chadha hit a great ball. Anudara Kale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karmavira Sailo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amritaka Chatterjee received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Anudara Kale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Karmavajra Virdee kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. The supporters of Alderney AFC booed when Bethnal Green and Hackney FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karmavajra Virdee didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Bethnal Green and Hackney FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Kalasinha Bhosale hit a great ball. If Sukhjiwan Parab had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Muralidaran Rane made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sukhjiwan Parab in the 40th minute of play. After 41st play minutes Kalasinha Bhosale shot 0-3, a short shot which went by Muralidaran Rane and just under the crossbar into goal. Amritaka Chatterjee recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Alderney AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Bethnal Green and Hackney FC were winning 0-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kalasinha Bhosale to make the kick off. After 53 played minutes Bethnal Green and Hackney FC got a freekick which was hit by Ramu Atwal. Alderney AFC's Krishnamoorthy Gowda couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 54th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Bethnal Green and Hackney FC. Jodh Chatterjee hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Kalasinha Bhosale struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Muralidaran Rane didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bethnal Green and Hackney FC. Anudara Kale showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amritaka Chatterjee in the 63rd minute of the match. Karmavira Sailo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Anudara Kale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Sukhjiwan Parab managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bethnal Green and Hackney FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Sukhjiwan Parab was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Muralidaran Rane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Anudara Kale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karmavira Sailo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the match, Bethnal Green and Hackney FC's goal looked a bit too open when Karmavira Sailo came free, but Anudara Kale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 played minutes Bethnal Green and Hackney FC got a freekick which was hit by Karmavajra Virdee. After 83rd play minutes Karmavira Sailo shot 1-3, a short shot which went by Anudara Kale and just under the crossbar into goal. Sukhjiwan Parab sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 96th minute, Karmavira Sailo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alderney AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bethnal Green and Hackney FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.