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Spectators: 7988 (Terracing: 5992, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) Richard Hinwood started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Richard Hinwood might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ray Domenichetti. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Richard Hinwood ran back to his position shaking his head. Los Angeles de Coco's Ray Domenichetti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Hinwood in the 4th minute of play. After having played for 7 minutes, Jarvis Quigley managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Melbourne 1980's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jarvis Quigley was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bran Minton's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christian Tout read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Los Angeles de Coco's Ray Domenichetti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jarvis Quigley in the 11th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Melbourne 1980's Richard Hinwood got a free kick in the 12th minute. When Melbourne 1980's Richard Hinwood in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Angeles de Coco's goalie prevented a goal. Clark Sparrow hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Hinwood in the 20th minute of play forced Los Angeles de Coco's goalkeeper Ray Domenichetti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ray Domenichetti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Hinwood in the 24th minute of the match. In the 27th minute Jarvis Quigley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ray Domenichetti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Los Angeles de Coco's Ray Domenichetti got control of the ball when Richard Hinwood tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ray Domenichetti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jarvis Quigley in the 29th minute of play. Richard Hinwood struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Ray Domenichetti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Melbourne 1980. After 41 played minutes Los Angeles de Coco got a freekick which was hit by Bran Minton. After having played for 43 minutes, Richard Hinwood managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Melbourne 1980's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Hinwood was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ray Domenichetti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Hinwood, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Andre Lawrence to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rdth minute of the game Richard Hinwood who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Los Angeles de Coco's Ray Domenichetti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Hinwood in the 59th minute of play forced Los Angeles de Coco's goalkeeper Ray Domenichetti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 65th minute Jarvis Quigley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ray Domenichetti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ike Obrien during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 72 played minutes Melbourne 1980 got a freekick which was hit by Ike Obrien. If Bran Minton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arneil Munster hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Andre Lawrence sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 83rd minute Richard Hinwood shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ray Domenichetti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. During the 87th minute of the match Ike Obrien completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Ike Obrien a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Melbourne 1980's Ike Obrien got a free kick in the 88th minute. 91 minutes into the match, Melbourne 1980's Richard Hinwood sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ray Domenichetti narrowly saved just below the crossbar.