League

Latrobe
Spectators: 7400 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) Elliott Turnbull started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Alberto Ludwick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elliott Turnbull, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Latrobe's Jess Kinnaird came free and shot a quick shot against goal 6 minutes in the game, fortunately Alberto Ludwick had problems saving as it came toward the left post. In the 8th minute Elliott Turnbull shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberto Ludwick saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jess Kinnaird in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alberto Ludwick, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Martyon Mcgrath's late challenge caught a Latrobe's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Martyon Mcgrath helped the player get up and apologised. Martyon Mcgrath hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute, Harford's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Jess Kinnaird fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Alberto Ludwick made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Jess Kinnaird sent off a good shot on target. Alberto Ludwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elliott Turnbull, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Elliott Turnbull's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alberto Ludwick was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. After 29 played minutes Latrobe got a freekick which was hit by Bennett James. In the 32nd minute of the match, Jess Kinnaird got a very nice opportunity to score, but Alberto Ludwick was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Jess Kinnaird received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Alberto Ludwick tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 42 minutes into the match, Harford's goalkeeper Alberto Ludwick had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jess Kinnaird. When Latrobe's Jess Kinnaird in 44 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Alberto Ludwick guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. The Latrobe fans' excitement grew in the 45th match minute when Latrobe's Elliott Turnbull looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene.

Jagger Brotherton hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Alberto Ludwick stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Patrick Didlock's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. Elliott Turnbull's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alberto Ludwick read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Alberto Ludwick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elliott Turnbull, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Elliott Turnbull recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jess Kinnaird might have been able to make a better finish in the 62nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alberto Ludwick. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jess Kinnaird ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jess Kinnaird in the 62nd minute of play forced Harford's goalkeeper Alberto Ludwick to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Harford's Alberto Ludwick played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jess Kinnaird in the 63rd minute of play. After 69 minutes of play, Latrobe's Elliott Turnbull made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alberto Ludwick was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elliott Turnbull in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alberto Ludwick prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jess Kinnaird in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alberto Ludwick saved Harford from getting behind. In the 78th match minute, Latrobe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bennett James to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bennett James during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kane Roach recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 87 minutes into the game, Jess Kinnaird cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Alberto Ludwick was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Harford's Alberto Ludwick played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elliott Turnbull in the 92nd minute of play. Elliott Turnbull scored 4-0 in the 94th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alberto Ludwick, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Latrobe's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.