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Bunnaby
Spectators: 8027 (Terracing: 6022, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sidney Goiano got the match started through his kick off. Sidney Goiano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arthur Aliendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Case Convine, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. After 9 played minutes Bunnaby got a freekick which was hit by Jamese Rutledge. 18 minutes into the match, Bunnaby's goal looked a bit too open when Jake Durbridge came free, but Ray Schoenke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ray Schoenke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Smee, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Jake Durbridge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ray Schoenke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Smee in the 32nd minute of play. 44 minutes into the game, Bunnaby's Hendratmo Suwondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arthur Aliendi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Archie Orvad came up free with the goalie in the 48th minute, the Bankstown FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Archie Orvad couldn't finish the play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Robert Smee to strike the kick off in the second half. Ray Schoenke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Smee, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes into the game, Archie Orvad recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ray Schoenke. Archie Orvad showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. 61 minutes into the game, Robert Smee recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ray Schoenke. Robert Smee showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. With a little luck, Bunnaby's Ray Schoenke got control of the ball when Jake Durbridge tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hendratmo Suwondo hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Hendratmo Suwondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Aliendi having to interfere. Matthias Gray struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Arthur Aliendi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bunnaby. Archie Orvad kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. The supporters of Bunnaby booed when Bankstown FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bennett Osbiston didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matt Delbridge might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arthur Aliendi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Matt Delbridge ran back to his position shaking his head. Ray Schoenke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Smee, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Matthias Gray fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Aliendi having to interfere. Bankstown FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.