League Play-Off

Knaresborough
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Doug Burrows made the kick off which started today's match. Keith Bancroft sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Brendon Timmins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Keith Bancroft, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute, Lee Hargreaves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brendon Timmins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oscar Cook, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brendon Timmins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oscar Cook, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mongolskie Pastuchy's goalkeeper Brendon Timmins, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Doug Burrows received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Walter Hewitt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 25 minutes into the game, Allan Bailey cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Walter Hewitt was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 29th minute, Calum Scholey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st minute of the match Mick Stamer shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Brendon Timmins showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 33rdth minute of the game Oscar Cook who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mongolskie Pastuchy's Brendon Timmins was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Brendon Timmins made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Keith Bancroft in the 34th minute of play. 36 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mongolskie Pastuchy's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mick Stamer was slow to take the kick. During this time Finchley AFC's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Mick Stamer got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Brendon Timmins quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Doug Burrows might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Walter Hewitt. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Doug Burrows ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 44th minute of the match Finchley AFC got a corner. Mongolskie Pastuchy's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mick Stamer ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Mick Stamer got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Brendon Timmins quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 45 minutes, Allan Bailey mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mongolskie Pastuchy and the Finchley AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Mongolskie Pastuchy's Allan Bailey got a free kick in the 45th minute. Oscar Cook recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Oscar Cook to strike the kick off in the second half. A hard shot 56 in the game by Keith Bancroft from a close distance when the talented Brendon Timmins managed to make a qualified save. Mongolskie Pastuchy's players were relieved. Lee Hargreaves charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lee Hargreaves the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 56th minute, Lee Hargreaves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Billie Elwick kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Keith Bancroft managed to get in a good position for a shot. Finchley AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Keith Bancroft was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brendon Timmins breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 69 minutes, Doug Burrows mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mongolskie Pastuchy and the Finchley AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 69 played minutes Mongolskie Pastuchy got a freekick which was hit by Doug Burrows. Will Marler charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Will Marler the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Mongolskie Pastuchy getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Will Marler hit a great ball. If Oscar Cook had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Keith Bancroft let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 80th minute shot 1-1 at rihgt post. After a rather tough play, Mongolskie Pastuchy's Calum Scholey got a free kick in the 96th minute. Mick Stamer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.