League Play-Off

McBean
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dwight Daaga made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Dwight Daaga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gerald Ramjohn-Richards saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nalini Moreau showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Deryck Smith in the 8th minute of the match. Tim Holman struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Gerald Ramjohn-Richards didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for McBean. 20 minutes into the match, McBean's goal looked a bit too open when Deryck Smith came free, but Nalini Moreau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nalini Moreau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raffique Rampaul, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nalini Moreau stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raffique Rampaul's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. In the 32nd minute, Raffique Rampaul ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nalini Moreau was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Raffique Rampaul in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nalini Moreau saved McBean from getting behind. 38 minutes into the game, Charles de Souza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. McBean's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Williamsville SC the free kick. The supporters of Williamsville SC booed when McBean was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Charles de Souza didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Deryck Smith's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nalini Moreau was relentless in the 40th minute of the game.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Raffique Rampaul stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Gerald Ramjohn-Richards made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tim Holman in the 51st minute of play. Raffique Rampaul fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nalini Moreau having to interfere. Nalini Moreau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ken Bissoondath, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 63 minutes into the game, McBean's Dwight Daaga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gerald Ramjohn-Richards made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 67th match minute, Williamsville SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jean Stalin to maneuver through the defense. Deryck Smith received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Nalini Moreau tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 74th minute of the match Charles de Souza completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Charles de Souza a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Charles de Souza kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, McBean's Dwight Daaga got a free kick in the 76th minute. Francis Peltier took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 77th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nalini Moreau. McBean's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Deryck Smith fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nalini Moreau having to interfere. With a little luck, McBean's Nalini Moreau got control of the ball when Deryck Smith tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raffique Rampaul received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Nalini Moreau tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raffique Rampaul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.