League Play-Off

North Baddesley
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Connor Percival made the kick off which started today's match. After 6 minutes, Shawn Dothery mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arsenal FC and the North Baddesley players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Arsenal FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Shawn Dothery hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, North Baddesley's Connor Percival got a free kick in the 7th minute. In the 19th minute, Zaq Holden ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Len Higson was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After having played for 22 minutes, Shawn Dothery managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arsenal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Shawn Dothery was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 29th minute, Shawn Dothery made a precise shot to the right of Len Higson. North Baddesley's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Shawn Dothery fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Len Higson having to interfere. 39 minutes into the game, Lucas Holyfield cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Len Higson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Len Higson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shawn Dothery, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Shawn Dothery stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Tristram Gurney blasted a shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Seth Newton having to make a save. Seth Newton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Whieldon in the 58th minute of play. In the 60thth minute of the game Shawn Dothery who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but North Baddesley's Len Higson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zaq Holden recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Shawn Dothery sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Len Higson made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Zaq Holden sent off a good shot on target. In the 73rd match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Munroe to maneuver through the defense. Shawn Dothery blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Len Higson having to make a save. Zaq Holdens short, quick shot in the 78thth minute got Len Higson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 83rd minute, Shawn Dothery got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to North Baddesley getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Alex Whieldon hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in North Baddesley's zone, Zaq Holden stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Len Higson came out of the goal and Zaq Holden tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 93 minutes, Dave Munroe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arsenal FC and the North Baddesley players grew even worse after the yellow card. Arsenal FC:s Seth Newton showed great skill when he stopped Jacob Hazell:s penalty. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Seth Newton, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Arsenal FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.