League

Merrima Park
Spectators: 7861 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 20) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dakota Ritter started the match with the kick off. After having played for 3 minutes, Bray Millar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clanside FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bray Millar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jason Adamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bray Millar in the 5th minute of play. If Carsyn Howarth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jason Adamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bray Millar, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After 20 played minutes Clanside FC got a freekick which was hit by Bishop Toomey. 24 minutes into the match, Pilbara Palisades's goal looked a bit too open when Carsyn Howarth came free, but Jason Adamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carsyn Howarth in the 26th minute of play forced Pilbara Palisades's goalkeeper Jason Adamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 33rd play minutes Bray Millar shot 0-3, a short shot which went by Jason Adamson and just under the crossbar into goal. Jason Adamson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bray Millar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Pilbara Palisades's zone, Carsyn Howarth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jason Adamson came out of the goal and Carsyn Howarth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bray Millar was the one to do the kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Pilbara Palisades's goalkeeper Jason Adamson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carsyn Howarth. Pilbara Palisades's Jason Adamson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Pilbara Palisades from getting a goal against them. Darin Gracey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Burt Kinnaird, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jason Adamson had great luck who in the 65thth minute grab hold of the ball when Bray Millar from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Jason Adamson was a little too slow when Bray Millar got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 66th minute. The score was now 0-4. In the 71st match minute, Pilbara Palisades was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Burt Kinnaird to maneuver through the defense. Pilbara Palisades's Jason Adamson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ike Erwin in the 76th minute of play. If Bray Millar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dani Block during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Dani Block kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Jason Adamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Mcquinn, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Carsyn Howarth in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jason Adamson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jason Adamson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carsyn Howarth in the 89th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bray Millar in the 90th minute of play forced Pilbara Palisades's goalkeeper Jason Adamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jason Adamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bray Millar, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. In the 95th minute, Cliff Cameron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute of the match Bray Haberle shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Darin Gracey showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Clanside FC played a much better game than Pilbara Palisades and deserved their victory. The Pilbara Palisades players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.