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Bushfield Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Russ Natt kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Yorklea booed when Bushfield was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abraham Block didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Yorklea's zone, Russ Natt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olin Paull came out of the goal and Russ Natt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Samuel Pywell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 10thth minute tested the skills of Olin Paull when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Samuel Pywells short, quick shot in the 13thth minute got Olin Paull to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 14 played minutes Bushfield got a freekick which was hit by Randall Millar. Kane Pinkerton kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Bushfield's Brooks Knevett broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Russ Natt in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olin Paull saved Yorklea from getting behind. 24 minutes into the game, Hank Lenard was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bushfield's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yorklea the free kick. Hank Lenard kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Yorklea's goalkeeper Olin Paull, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Russ Natt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olin Paull having to interfere. After having played for 31 minutes, Samuel Pywell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bushfield's supporters crossed their fingers, but Samuel Pywell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 35th minute Russ Natt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olin Paull saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rick Pfingst kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Samuel Pywell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Olin Paull when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Olin Paull showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Russ Natt, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Russ Natt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Olin Paull took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hank Lenard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Clay Askew made a kick off. Joseph Breasley made an important save on a dangerous shot by Brad Domenichetti in the 52nd minute. Russ Natt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olin Paull having to interfere. Brad Domenichetti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Russ Natt struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Olin Paull didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bushfield. Samuel Pywell fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olin Paull having to interfere. In the 87th minute Russ Natt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olin Paull saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Yorklea's goalkeeper Olin Paull, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Yorklea's Olin Paull played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuel Pywell in the 99th minute of play. Bushfield were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Yorklea to leave the ground with a draw.