League

By the Sea
Spectators: 7973 (Terracing: 5981, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 158) In the 9th minute, Everett Potter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edwardo Christina kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. A collision led to C. Zvezda getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Henry Howarth hit a great ball. Alvin Stageman shot from long distance in the 24th minute, but Jonty Freel was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. After 27 played minutes Relaxmore Deux FC got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Breasley. In the 28th minute of the match Nelson Burmeister shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Elliott Anders showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Edwardo Christina fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elliott Anders having to interfere. 32 minutes into the game, Andy Wal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Relaxmore Deux FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C. Zvezda the free kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edwardo Christina in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elliott Anders prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 35 minutes into the match, Relaxmore Deux FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edwardo Christina came free, but Elliott Anders reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edwardo Christina fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elliott Anders having to interfere. After 38 played minutes C. Zvezda got a freekick which was hit by Martyon Nobes. In the 43rd minute Edwardo Christina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elliott Anders saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Brye Didlick made a kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Relaxmore Deux FC's Bernie Nurthen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jonty Freel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 70 minutes, Bernie Nurthen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Relaxmore Deux FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernie Nurthen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Elliott Anders showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martyon Nobes in the 73rd minute of the match. Martyon Nobes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elliott Anders having to interfere. Anthony Kinnaird charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Kinnaird the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 78 minutes into the game, one of C. Zvezda:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Relaxmore Deux FC a penalty, 79 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Alvin Stageman, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of C. Zvezda's Jonty Freel. 1-1. Martyon Nobes might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Elliott Anders. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Martyon Nobes ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 87th minute of the match Ben Saisell shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonty Freel showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Brye Didlick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 94th minute Martyon Nobes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elliott Anders saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. C. Zvezda's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Nelson Burmeister in the 96th minute. A nice corner shot did that Nelson Burmeister got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Elliott Anders quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Henry Howarth's late challenge caught a Relaxmore Deux FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henry Howarth helped the player get up and apologised. Henry Howarth hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. C. Zvezda were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.