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Bland Park
Spectators: 6794 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1794, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Duncan Neich took the kick off in the first half of the match. Abbott Minton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duncan Neich in the 12th minute of the match. Keefe Bowen might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abbott Minton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Keefe Bowen ran back to his position shaking his head. Abbott Minton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duncan Neich in the 14th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Keefe Bowen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Shyloh's supporters rose to their feet, but Keefe Bowen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abbott Minton breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 17 minutes into the match, Shyloh's goal looked a bit too open when Brock King came free, but Earle Beale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Davey Skurrie hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute of the match, Martin Weeks got a very nice opportunity to score, but Abbott Minton was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After having played for 21 minutes, Keefe Bowen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Shyloh's supporters crossed their fingers, but Keefe Bowen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Brock King, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 23 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Earle Beale was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. If Joshua Sylvester had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The long shot by Martyon Rowdon in the 32nd minute really tested Abbott Minton's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Earle Beale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joshua Sylvester, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brock King fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Earle Beale having to interfere. Earle Beale showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joshua Sylvester in the 37th minute of the match. Brock King received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Earle Beale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 42 minutes into the match, Joshua Sylvester notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Shyloh's Earle Beale. Earle Beale was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Brock King was the one to do the kick off. Duncan Neich might have been able to make a better finish in the 51st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abbott Minton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Duncan Neich ran back to his position shaking his head. When Shyloh's Duncan Neich in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tullah's goalie prevented a goal. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Shyloh's goalkeeper Earle Beale, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Shyloh's Berke Keam got a free kick in the 56th minute. The supporters of Shyloh booed when Tullah was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amos Tencer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Keefe Bowen's late challenge caught a Tullah's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Keefe Bowen helped the player get up and apologised. Brock King fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Earle Beale having to interfere. After 64 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Shyloh! In the 71stth minute of the game Duncan Neich who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tullah's Abbott Minton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Duncan Neich recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Duncan Neich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Joshua Sylvester had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Earle Beale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brock King, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Joshua Sylvester 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. After having played for 90 minutes, Joshua Sylvester managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tullah's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joshua Sylvester was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joshua Sylvester might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Earle Beale. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Joshua Sylvester ran back to his position shaking his head. Joshua Sylvester came free with the goalkeeper in the 96th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Earle Beale could save by the left post. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Tullah walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.