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Tulkineara
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Brookes Barugh got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Ozzie Burmeister ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Matthew Mcenally was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. With an all-out effort, Tulkineara's Matthew Mcenally threw himself towards the right post 7 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Dante Lowes, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 8 minutes into the game, Russ Houldsworth was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bindi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tulkineara the free kick. After 8 played minutes Bindi FC got a freekick which was hit by Russ Houldsworth. A hard shot 10 in the game by Ozzie Burmeister from a close distance when the talented Matthew Mcenally managed to make a qualified save. Bindi FC's players were relieved. Dante Lowes struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Matthew Mcenally didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tulkineara. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ozzie Burmeister in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Matthew Mcenally prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Bindi FC's Russ Houldsworth got a free kick in the 25th minute. If Ozzie Burmeister had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kelvin Fulton kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dante Lowes in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matthew Mcenally saved Bindi FC from getting behind. Ozzie Burmeister sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ozzie Burmeister in the 38thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matthew Mcenally, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dante Lowes in the 41st minute of play forced Bindi FC's goalkeeper Matthew Mcenally to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Bindi FC's goalkeeper Matthew Mcenally had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ozzie Burmeister. Dante Lowes received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Matthew Mcenally came out and tried to block the shot, but Dante Lowes slotted it home off the left post making it 3-0 in the 45th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

51 minutes into the match, Tulkineara's goalkeeper Christian Fallen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paco Durbin. In the 55th minute, Dante Lowes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Matthew Mcenally was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Drake Pearse kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Bindi FC's Matthew Mcenally played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dante Lowes in the 62nd minute of play. Matthew Mcenally made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ozzie Burmeister in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dante Lowes in the 68th minute of play forced Bindi FC's goalkeeper Matthew Mcenally to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matthew Mcenally made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berne Brandie in the 72nd minute of play. Dante Lowes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matthew Mcenally having to interfere. When Tulkineara's Dante Lowes in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bindi FC's goalie prevented a goal. Loyd Cochrane charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Loyd Cochrane the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dalton Gilding kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 92 minutes, Christian Fallen successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Ozzie Burmeister managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tulkineara's supporters rose to their feet, but Ozzie Burmeister was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matthew Mcenally breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the referee ended the match the Tulkineara players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.