Friendly League

Markets Field
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Baiscend Frankson kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ian York in the 3rd minute of play forced Limerick AFC's goalkeeper Quinn McBjarton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Barock McFrancise made in the 4th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Aubrey Robinson however managed to control. The throw-in from Jerome Cartwright in the 5th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Limerick AFC's Barock McFrancise. 9 minutes into the match, River Thames FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aubrey Robinson came free, but Trev Cahill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Quinn McBjarton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian York in the 11th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the game, Charles Baker threw the ball into play from the sideline. Limerick AFC's Barock McFrancise quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After some careless play in the Limerick AFC defense, Ian York kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Quinn McBjarton. The Limerick AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Quinn McBjarton should have stopped the shot. Limerick AFC's Quinn McBjarton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ian York in the 17th minute of play. Quinn McBjarton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tristram Burns, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Quinn McBjarton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tristram Burns, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 26 minutes into the match, Ian York notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Limerick AFC's Quinn McBjarton. Quinn McBjarton was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 28 minutes into the game, Charles Baker was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. River Thames FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Limerick AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, River Thames FC's Charles Baker got a free kick in the 28th minute. Limerick AFC's Quinn McBjarton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tristram Burns in the 30th minute of play. Ian York scored 0-3 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Quinn McBjarton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tristram Burns in the 36th minute of play forced Limerick AFC's goalkeeper Quinn McBjarton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Pearson McLian managed to get in a good position for a shot. Limerick AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Pearson McLian was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Trev Cahill breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Trev Cahill made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baiscend Frankson in the 47th minute. After the first half River Thames FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ian York made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Ian York shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quinn McBjarton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pearson McLian in the 53rd minute of play forced River Thames FC's goalkeeper Trev Cahill to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tod Cartwright kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Limerick AFC's goalkeeper Quinn McBjarton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tristram Burns. Quinn McBjarton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tristram Burns in the 62nd minute. Finn McJohn hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Quinn McBjarton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ian York in the 67th minute of play. Baiscend Frankson kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Trev Cahill showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baiscend Frankson, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. 77 minutes into the match, Tristram Burns had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Quinn McBjarton. Limerick AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tristram Burns was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. After 82 played minutes River Thames FC got a freekick which was hit by Ruperto Tano. If Gill Holt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Gill Holt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. River Thames FC played a much better game than Limerick AFC and deserved their victory. The Limerick AFC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.