League

Brisbane FC Stadium
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Wakatu's Ian Eversden started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With a little luck, Wakatu's Humphry Kuskoff got control of the ball when Burns Bennett tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Brisbane FC's Burns Bennett in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Wakatu's goalie prevented a goal. When Brisbane FC's Burns Bennett in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Wakatu's goalie prevented a goal. Burns Bennett's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Humphry Kuskoff firmly grabbed it by the left post. When Jenkins Barker fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wakatu's protests and gave Jenkins Barker a yellow card for diving instead. In the 20th minute Burns Bennett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Humphry Kuskoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 21st match minute, Wakatu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jenkins Barker to maneuver through the defense. If Burns Bennett had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Danny Terris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Burns Bennett's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Humphry Kuskoff skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Burns Bennett in the 33rd minute of play forced Wakatu's goalkeeper Humphry Kuskoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ian Eversden hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Bradley Notley 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Burns Bennett in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Humphry Kuskoff saved Wakatu from getting behind. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Burns Bennett made the kick off in the second half. Humphry Kuskoff showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danny Terris in the 55th minute of the match. Ian Eversden could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Burns Notley made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Wakatu's zone, Burns Bennett stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Humphry Kuskoff came out of the goal and Burns Bennett tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ian Eversden could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Burns Notley made a huge save. In the 76th minute Burns Bennett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Humphry Kuskoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Burns Bennett scored 1-1 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Humphry Kuskoff, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Brisbane FC's Burns Bennett in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Wakatu's goalie prevented a goal. Davey Pack recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 87 played minutes Wakatu got a freekick which was hit by Bradley Notley. After a rather tough play, Wakatu's Roger Laughton got a free kick in the 92nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Olliver Muggleton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brisbane FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Olliver Muggleton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Humphry Kuskoff breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 96th minute Davey Pack shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Humphry Kuskoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brisbane FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.