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Match Report
Hilperton
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jack Radcliffe took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 6th minute Jack Radcliffe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dean Toovey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucas Burrows made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeff Apsden in the 8th minute of play. If Jeff Apsden had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ben Lewington fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dean Toovey having to interfere. Steve Higginson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lucas Burrows having to interfere. The supporters of Coventry United booed when Hilperton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Hassell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julian Winehouse kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. In the 27th minute, Ben Lewington 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. 31 minutes into the game, Coventry United's Jeff Apsden nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lucas Burrows made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The supporters of Coventry United booed when Hilperton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sean Lilley didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lucas Burrows showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steve Higginson, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. The supporters of Hilperton booed when Coventry United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve Higginson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Coventry United's zone, Ben Lewington stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dean Toovey came out of the goal and Ben Lewington tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ian Hassell kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. After the first half Coventry United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Steve Higginson made a kick off. In the 58th minute, Ben Lewington left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hilperton fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Rio Spink kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. In the 66th minute Steve Higginson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Burrows saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Jeff Apsden had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 71 minutes into the match, Hilperton's goal looked a bit too open when Steve Higginson came free, but Lucas Burrows reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Steve Higginson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jeff Apsden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lucas Burrows having to interfere. After 77 minutes, Iain Dryden mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hilperton and the Coventry United players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Coventry United booed when Hilperton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iain Dryden didn't get a good kick on the ball. Steve Higginson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Julian Winehouse charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Julian Winehouse the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 86th match minute, Hilperton was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julian Winehouse to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rd match minute, Hilperton was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julian Winehouse to maneuver through the defense. 94 minutes in the game, Steve Higginson fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Lucas Burrows having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Steve Higginson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lucas Burrows was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.
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