League

Bristol Arena
Spectators: 8500 (Terracing: 6376, Seating: 1955, VIP seats: 169) If Albert Fitzgerald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mickey Thompson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Fitzgerald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Bristol Bombardiers FC booed when CAFC1905 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbasa Uria didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 16th minute of the match, Manu Louke got a very nice opportunity to score, but Leandro Gombal was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Mickey Thompson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduard Micineanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. A collision led to Bristol Bombardiers FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Tyrone Howarth hit a great ball. After 30 minutes of play, CAFC1905's Albert Fitzgerald made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mickey Thompson was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Albert Fitzgerald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manu Louke in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leandro Gombal saved CAFC1905 from getting behind. Ross Ingram sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bristol Bombardiers FC were furious when Wojciech Gecionis was red carded, 42 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 42nd match minute, Bristol Bombardiers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wojciech Gecionis to maneuver through the defense. Mickey Thompson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Fitzgerald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. CAFC1905's Leandro Gombal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save CAFC1905 from getting a goal against them. The Bristol Bombardiers FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. CAFC1905 were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Albert Fitzgerald made a kick off. Mickey Thompson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Albert Fitzgerald showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 52 minute of play. When Norman Brent fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CAFC1905's protests and gave Norman Brent a yellow card for diving instead. Norman Brent kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Marcus Walton hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Jake Hardcastle might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leandro Gombal. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jake Hardcastle ran back to his position shaking his head. Jake Hardcastle scored 1-2 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Leandro Gombal, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Leandro Gombal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jake Hardcastle, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 76th minute Jake Hardcastle shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leandro Gombal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jake Hardcastle fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leandro Gombal having to interfere. CAFC1905 made a substitution. Rupert Freeman replaced Cecilio Fagildo. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched CAFC1905 eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.