League

Billingham
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Wilson Ruto got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Billingham City's goalkeeper Wilfred Kosgei, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Broughton Astley's defense didn't have a chance, in the 5th minute, when Harrison Oduor scored to the left of an out of position Siaree Onyango, making the score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilson Ruto in the 9th minute of play forced Billingham City's goalkeeper Wilfred Kosgei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kipchoge Cheruiyot kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, Billingham City's goal looked a bit too open when Wilson Ruto came free, but Wilfred Kosgei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Siaree Onyango took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harrison Oduor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gideon Griffin in the 23rd minute of play forced Billingham City's goalkeeper Wilfred Kosgei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the game, Joseph Waruinge was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Billingham City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Broughton Astley the free kick. In the 26th match minute, Billingham City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joseph Waruinge to maneuver through the defense. Ngethe Kosgei took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 36th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Wilfred Kosgei. Billingham City's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Harrison Oduor made the kick off in the second half. The goalkeeper, Wilfred Kosgei, was totally fooled by Broughton Astley's Siaree Ntalami, who 54 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. When Billingham City's Walter Denno in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Broughton Astley's goalie prevented a goal. 64 minutes into the game, Broughton Astley's Wilson Ruto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wilfred Kosgei made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. If Gideon Griffin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joseph Waruinge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Siaree Onyango tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Wilson Ruto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilson Ruto in the 83rd minute of play forced Billingham City's goalkeeper Wilfred Kosgei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Henry Kipruto charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Henry Kipruto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 84th minute, Henry Kipruto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 91 minutes into the match, Gideon Griffin notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Billingham City's Wilfred Kosgei. Wilfred Kosgei was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Broughton Astley supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Broughton Astley would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.