League Play-Off

Backwell Stadium
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hanif Shafi made the kick off which started today's match. If Samuel Bush had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 8 minutes into the game, Hanif Shafi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Perry Hurst was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 12th minute of the match Hanif Zubair shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Perry Hurst showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Mahmood Dost sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hanif Shafi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 18 minutes into the match, Backwell's goal looked a bit too open when Mahmood Dost came free, but Perry Hurst reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 20 minutes into the match, Backwell's goal looked a bit too open when Mahmood Dost came free, but Perry Hurst reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Perry Hurst showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hanif Shafi in the 21st minute of the match. In the 25th minute, Backwell's Simon Musgrove dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Perry Hurst showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mahmood Dost, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Derek Kennedy charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Derek Kennedy the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Derek Kennedy kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mahmood Dost in the 35th minute of play forced Backwell's goalkeeper Perry Hurst to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mahmood Dost fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Perry Hurst having to interfere. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Calne City's goalkeeper Rafiq Asad, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

The wind increased when Simon Musgrove made the kick off in the second half. Calne City's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mustafa Wahid in the 56th minute. After taking down the ball on Calne City's corner Mustafa Wahid fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Perry Hurst quite easily take care of the ball. Backwell's Perry Hurst played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hanif Shafi in the 60th minute of play. Mahmood Dost fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Perry Hurst having to interfere. After having played for 64 minutes, Hanif Shafi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Calne City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hanif Shafi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rafiq Asad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simon Musgrove in the 72nd minute of the match. When Usman Asharf fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Calne City's protests and gave Usman Asharf a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th match minute, Calne City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Usman Asharf to maneuver through the defense. Farhan Khwaja kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. 85 minutes into the game, Matt Byfield was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Backwell's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Calne City the free kick. After 85 played minutes Backwell got a freekick which was hit by Matt Byfield. After recieving a nice pass, Calne City's Mustafa Wahid tried to score from far away in the 85th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. A collision led to Backwell getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Ted Thorn hit a great ball. Perry Hurst showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hanif Shafi, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Calne City were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.