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Match Report
VAC Arena
Spectators: 7470 (Terracing: 5625,
Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 120) Athletic Club London FC's Devon Potter started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Stefan Gunn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damon Sheldon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 7 minutes into the match, Athletic Club London FC's goalkeeper Fitz Donnelly had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Travis Beckwith. Chris Cadwallader sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Athletic Club London FC's goalkeeper Fitz Donnelly, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Chris Cadwallader had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Steven Chadwick charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Steven Chadwick the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 23rd match minute, K. Beerschot VAC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Steven Chadwick to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th match minute, Athletic Club London FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jamal Gulliver to maneuver through the defense. Fitz Donnelly made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chris Cadwallader in the 28th minute of play. Stefan Gunn didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Athletic Club London FC's Devon Potter shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. 35 minutes into the game, Nigel Boyes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Athletic Club London FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave K. Beerschot VAC the free kick. In the 36th minute, Travis Beckwith fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. The supporters of Athletic Club London FC booed when K. Beerschot VAC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodd Soussan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Athletic Club London FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
The wind increased when Chris Cadwallader made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Cadwallader in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fitz Donnelly prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fitz Donnelly showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Travis Beckwith, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Luke Lockwood fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stefan Gunn having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Travis Beckwith in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fitz Donnelly prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Athletic Club London FC's Fitz Donnelly played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Cadwallader in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th minute, Travis Beckwith got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 79 minutes into the game, Rodd Soussan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. K. Beerschot VAC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Athletic Club London FC the free kick. Rodd Soussan hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Stefan Gunn made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Damon Sheldon sent off a good shot on target. Steven Chadwick kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. 84 minutes into the match, K. Beerschot VAC's goalkeeper Stefan Gunn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Damon Sheldon. In the 86th minute, Damon Sheldon fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Stefan Gunn, passed just outside the right post. Stefan Gunn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Damon Sheldon in the 89th minute. Fitz Donnelly took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Travis Beckwith, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damon Sheldon struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Stefan Gunn didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Athletic Club London FC. The Athletic Club London FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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