League Play-Off

The Mathematical Soc
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Barhart Beckett kicked off to start the match. After having played for 2 minutes, Barhart Beckett managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Baralty's supporters crossed their fingers, but Barhart Beckett was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 7 minutes, Brazil Willson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Baralty's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brazil Willson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paud Todd made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barhart Beckett in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barhart Beckett in the 16th minute of play forced TheIdealAttack's goalkeeper Paud Todd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. TheIdealAttack's Paud Todd played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brazil Willson in the 17th minute of play. In the 22nd minute Barhart Beckett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paud Todd saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Brazil Willson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Barhart Beckett had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 32 minutes into the match, TheIdealAttack's goal looked a bit too open when Barhart Beckett came free, but Paud Todd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Barhart Beckett came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Baralty 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 Barhart Beckett couldn't finish the play. In the 38thth minute of the game Barhart Beckett who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TheIdealAttack's Paud Todd was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Brazil Willson during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 39th match minute, Baralty was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brazil Willson to maneuver through the defense. After 41 played minutes Baralty got a freekick which was hit by Flann Hughes. Barhart Beckett sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 48 minutes, Brazil Willson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Baralty's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brazil Willson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paud Todd showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barhart Beckett in the 49th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Lorcan McPaul kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Brazil Willson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Paud Todd tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 60 minutes into the game, Flann Hughes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Baralty's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TheIdealAttack the free kick. The supporters of TheIdealAttack booed when Baralty was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flann Hughes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 62 played minutes TheIdealAttack got a freekick which was hit by Randal McSteven. Lorcan McPaul struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Braoin Mullan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TheIdealAttack. Brazil Willson struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Paud Todd didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Baralty. Paud Todd made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Brazil Willson sent off a good shot on target. Baird Walker hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Barhart Beckett received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Paud Todd came out and tried to block the shot, but Barhart Beckett slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 88th minute. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 93rd minute, but Paud Todd got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving TheIdealAttack hanging dry this time. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barhart Beckett in the 98th minute of play forced TheIdealAttack's goalkeeper Paud Todd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match was over Baralty could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than TheIdealAttack throughout the match.