Friendly League

River Stadium
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcus Swift got free with Lisandro Ospin in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ryan McNamee in the 9th minute of play forced River Thames FC's goalkeeper Trev Cahill to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Guinness Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when Ian York came free, but Lisandro Ospin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. River Thames FC's Trev Cahill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ryan McNamee in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ian York in the 14th minute of play forced Guinness Athletic's goalkeeper Lisandro Ospin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Guinness Athletic's Lisandro Ospin got control of the ball when Marcus Swift tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 22nd minute of the game. One of River Thames FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Guinness Athletic:s goal. The referee gave Guinness Athletic a penalty, 24 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Briain McJon, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of River Thames FC's Trev Cahill. 0-1. Trev Cahill stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Quinn Coyle's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. River Thames FC's Trev Cahill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ryan McNamee in the 33rd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Guinness Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when Ian York came free, but Lisandro Ospin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, Guinness Athletic's Quinn Coyle sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Trev Cahill narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Guinness Athletic's Kyle Harkin got a free kick in the 38th minute. Lisandro Ospin was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Tod Cartwright. After 42 minutes, Marcus Swift mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the River Thames FC and the Guinness Athletic players grew even worse after the yellow card. Marcus Swift hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Trev Cahill showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Louis McWill in the 43rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kyle Harkin in the 45th minute of play forced River Thames FC's goalkeeper Trev Cahill to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Kyle Harkin, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 45 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Trev Cahill was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After the first half Guinness Athletic were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Quinn Coyle to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Guinness Athletic booed when River Thames FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tod Cartwright didn't get a good kick on the ball. Louis McWill fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Trev Cahill having to interfere. Ryan McNamee could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Trev Cahill made a huge save. In the 59thth minute of the game Louis McWill who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but River Thames FC's Trev Cahill was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Quinn Coyle could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Trev Cahill made a huge save. Trev Cahill showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Louis McWill, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 80th match minute, River Thames FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Loyd Harrington to maneuver through the defense. In the 84th match minute, River Thames FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Baker to maneuver through the defense. Ian York sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ian York had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The River Thames FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Guinness Athletic's performance. The match ended with a win for Guinness Athletic.