League Play-Off

Knutsford Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Haricarana Pandey got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Plymouth AFC's Ramani Pradhan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Harsada Lamichaney made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramani Pradhan in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Harsada Lamichaney prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Knutsford getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Dharmottara Sambhi hit a great ball. After having played for 13 minutes, Ramani Pradhan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Plymouth AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ramani Pradhan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 16 played minutes Knutsford got a freekick which was hit by Adhisvara Sirjoshi. Moosa Japra recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Akrti Dhillon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ekadhipati Deshpande having to interfere. If Moosa Japra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Knutsford getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Dharmottara Sambhi hit a great ball. Akrti Dhillon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Ekadhipati Deshpande tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th minute, Plymouth AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Dharmottara Sambhi fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Knutsford's Dharmottara Sambhi got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 47th of the match, Akrti Dhillon tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Ekadhipati Deshpande got in the way and made a wonderful save.

The wind increased when Akrti Dhillon made the kick off in the second half. After 51 minutes, Gurveer Batra mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Plymouth AFC and the Knutsford players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, Plymouth AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gurveer Batra to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dharmottara Sambhi during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Agnivamin Walia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ekadhipati Deshpande. Plymouth AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Plymouth AFC's zone, Akrti Dhillon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ekadhipati Deshpande came out of the goal and Akrti Dhillon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 65 played minutes Plymouth AFC got a freekick which was hit by Aparita Gujral. Dharmottara Sambhi kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Moosa Japra in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ekadhipati Deshpande saved Plymouth AFC from getting behind. Ekadhipati Deshpande took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Akrti Dhillon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Plymouth AFC's Ramani Pradhan got a free kick in the 78th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Moosa Japra in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ekadhipati Deshpande saved Plymouth AFC from getting behind. Ramani Pradhan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Harsada Lamichaney made a huge save. Akrti Dhillon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Ekadhipati Deshpande tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Plymouth AFC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.