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Mighty Bull Stadium
Spectators: 5300 (Terracing: 4300, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Frank Caine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teddy Mansell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute, Russell Chiverton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 17 played minutes, Horfield FC's Leo Rice shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Frank Caine came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Horfield FC reached it. Mark Clemence took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dave Starr, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Caine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zane Needham, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Victor Blakeley fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Caine having to interfere. In the 26th minute, Roy Morris hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th match minute, Horfield FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teddy Mansell to maneuver through the defense. Wesley Briant kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Zane Needham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Theo Turk's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Mark Clemence skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 41 minutes, Darryl Dickens managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mean Machine F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Darryl Dickens was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joe Venables charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joe Venables the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Mean Machine F.C.'s Joe Venables got a free kick in the 45th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Victor Blakeley struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Frank Caine didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Horfield FC. The referee felt a red card was in order, 54 minutes into the game, when Dom Cousens put in a rough tackle. Dom Cousens hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Frank Caine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teddy Mansell, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Theo Turk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mean Machine F.C.'s Dave Starr was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mark Clemence in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mark Clemence made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darryl Dickens in the 67th minute of play. In the 68th match minute, Horfield FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zane Needham to maneuver through the defense. Theo Turk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mark Clemence having to interfere. Frank Caine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teddy Mansell, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. After 84 minutes of play, Horfield FC's Wesley Briant made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Frank Caine was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Wesley Briant managed to get in a good position for a shot. Horfield FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Wesley Briant was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Frank Caine breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 92nd minute, Horfield FC's Victor Blakeley ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Frank Caine. Frank Caine yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. The Mean Machine F.C. supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Horfield FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Horfield FC.