League Play-Off

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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dean Renwick made the kick off which started today's match. When Phillip Brownlow came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Liverpool 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 Phillip Brownlow couldn't finish the play. Phillip Brownlow received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Neil Woodhouse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Calum Harrison fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rugeley's protests and gave Calum Harrison a yellow card for diving instead. In the 14th minute, Calum Harrison hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Craig Willetts in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Neil Woodhouse prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Craig Willetts received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Neil Woodhouse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 24th match minute, Rugeley was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gary Doona to maneuver through the defense. Calum Harrison kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. With a little luck, Rugeley's Neil Woodhouse got control of the ball when Phillip Brownlow tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Liverpool booed when Rugeley was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Calum Harrison didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Rugeley booed when Liverpool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vic Trotter didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Liverpool's Craig Willetts in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rugeley's goalie prevented a goal. Neil Woodhouse made an important save on a dangerous shot by Phillip Brownlow in the 35th minute. Craig Willetts recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dean Renwick fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denzil Claydon having to interfere. 45 minutes into the game, Liverpool's Phillip Brownlow nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Neil Woodhouse made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Craig Willetts to make the kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Liverpool's Phillip Brownlow nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Neil Woodhouse made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. With a little luck, Liverpool's Denzil Claydon got control of the ball when Ozzy Blackwell tried to sneak it across the goal line. Denzil Claydon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ozzy Blackwell in the 65th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alex Waltham during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Rugeley's zone, Craig Willetts stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Neil Woodhouse came out of the goal and Craig Willetts tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Liverpool's Tyrone Leonard got a free kick in the 71st minute. Neil Woodhouse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Phillip Brownlow in the 77th minute of the match. When Vic Trotter was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 83 minutes had been played. The supporters of Rugeley booed when Liverpool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vic Trotter didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute of the match, Ozzy Blackwell got a very nice opportunity to score, but Denzil Claydon was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Phillip Brownlow received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Neil Woodhouse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rugeley's goalkeeper Neil Woodhouse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.