League

Brookdale Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Cod Mapps took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dan Mckinley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute Bradley Starling shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Braedan Sylvester saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Backyard Football's Bradley Starling in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye West Coast Slammers's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 minutes, Neal Chant mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the West Coast Slammers and the Backyard Football players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 28 played minutes West Coast Slammers got a freekick which was hit by Neal Chant. West Coast Slammers's Braedan Sylvester played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dugald Coburn in the 29th minute of play. 31 minutes into the game, Bradley Starling cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Braedan Sylvester was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Brock Hanlen during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Remy Kennedy managed to get in a good position for a shot. West Coast Slammers's supporters rose to their feet, but Remy Kennedy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cod Mapps breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carsyn Letsch hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Brendon Batterham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carsyn Letsch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. West Coast Slammers's Braedan Sylvester played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bradley Starling in the 44th minute of play. After the first half Backyard Football were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

If Dan Mckinley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dugald Coburn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Braedan Sylvester having to interfere. After 64 played minutes Backyard Football got a freekick which was hit by Dugald Coburn. If Dan Mckinley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Bradley Starling had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to West Coast Slammers getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Remy Kennedy hit a great ball. Remy Kennedy hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. West Coast Slammers's Braedan Sylvester proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save West Coast Slammers from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bradley Starling in the 78th minute of play forced West Coast Slammers's goalkeeper Braedan Sylvester to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Dugald Coburn managed to get in a good position for a shot. Backyard Football's supporters rose to their feet, but Dugald Coburn was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Braedan Sylvester breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Brendon Batterham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carsyn Letsch received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Braedan Sylvester tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Brock Hanlen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Dan Mckinley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cod Mapps showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dan Mckinley in the 93rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Backyard Football's Brock Hanlen got a free kick in the 94th minute.