League Play-Off

Canterbury
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) I-Made 庄义烨 started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 2 played minutes Canterbury got a freekick which was hit by Carl Appleton. The audience was convinced that I-Made 庄义烨's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Martyn English was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. With a little luck, FC Barcelona's Robert Kozak got control of the ball when Ruben Mellon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Martyn English showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from I-Made 庄义烨 in the 8th minute of the match. In the 12th match minute, Canterbury was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alf Basham to maneuver through the defense. 13 minutes into the match, Canterbury's goal looked a bit too open when Den Sissons came free, but Martyn English reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th match minute, Canterbury was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruben Mellon to maneuver through the defense. Den Sissons fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martyn English having to interfere. 18 minutes into the match, FC Barcelona's goalkeeper Robert Kozak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Blair Griffin. Den Sissons fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martyn English having to interfere. Martyn English took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dom Jewson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martyn English showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from I-Made 庄义烨, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. After 28 played minutes Canterbury got a freekick which was hit by Carl Appleton. Martyn English made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from I-Made 庄义烨 in the 32nd minute of play. Martyn English showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from I-Made 庄义烨, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Martyn English took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from I-Made 庄义烨, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC Barcelona booed when Canterbury was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. William Marsden didn't get a good kick on the ball. I-Made 庄义烨 took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Martyn English. Martyn English 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. After the first half FC Barcelona were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ryan Woolcock was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Canterbury getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Blair Griffin hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Ryan Woolcock's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Robert Kozak was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. When Marlon Blain fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Barcelona's protests and gave Marlon Blain a yellow card for diving instead. Marlon Blain hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. 67 minutes into the game, Den Sissons recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martyn English. Den Sissons showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Martyn English made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dom Jewson in the 72nd minute of play. After some careless play in the Canterbury defense, Den Sissons kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Martyn English. The Canterbury fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Martyn English should have stopped the shot. In the 78th minute, I-Made 庄义烨 made a precise shot to the right of Martyn English. Canterbury's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, I-Made 庄义烨 managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Barcelona's supporters rose to their feet, but I-Made 庄义烨 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martyn English breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 88th minute, I-Made 庄义烨 made a precise shot to the right of Martyn English. Canterbury's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. Martyn English made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when I-Made 庄义烨 sent off a good shot on target. 96 minutes into the match, Canterbury's goalkeeper Martyn English had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by I-Made 庄义烨. If Den Sissons had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Barcelona walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.