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Middleton on the Wol
Spectators: 6723 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Barney Winship in the 6th minute of play forced Niepokonani FC's goalkeeper Karl Coyle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mbenghis's Donald Calder proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Mbenghis from getting a goal against them. Donald Calder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from CJ Afful in the 10th minute of play. Donald Calder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andre Dunn in the 12th minute of the match. Donald Calder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ron Miles in the 15th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Niepokonani FC's goal looked a bit too open when Denis Philpott came free, but Karl Coyle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Denis Philpott in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karl Coyle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vance Blain scored 0-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Karl Coyle, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Graeme Patterson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Karl Coyle having to interfere. A collision led to Niepokonani FC getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Casey Flintoff hit a great ball. Denis Philpott received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Karl Coyle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Karl Coyle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Denis Philpott, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute Barney Winship shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl Coyle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Mbenghis's Antony Dothery in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Niepokonani FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Ash Ottaway fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mbenghis's protests and gave Ash Ottaway a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Niepokonani FC booed when Mbenghis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ash Ottaway didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by CJ Afful in the 47th minute of play forced Mbenghis's goalkeeper Donald Calder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Barney Winship stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Casey Flintoff in the 51st minute of play forced Mbenghis's goalkeeper Donald Calder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 52 played minutes Mbenghis got a freekick which was hit by Vance Blain. 55 minutes into the match, Mbenghis's goal looked a bit too open when Ron Miles came free, but Donald Calder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donald Calder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from CJ Afful, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The audience was convinced that Barney Winship's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Karl Coyle was relentless in the 62nd minute of the game. Andre Dunn's late challenge caught a Mbenghis's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Andre Dunn helped the player get up and apologised. Casey Flintoff hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Karl Coyle stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Barney Winship's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. Denis Philpott blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Karl Coyle having to make a save. Donald Calder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from CJ Afful in the 73rd minute of the match. Donald Calder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ron Miles, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. When Carl Linford fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mbenghis's protests and gave Carl Linford a yellow card for diving instead. In the 81st match minute, Mbenghis was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carl Linford to maneuver through the defense. Donald Calder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andre Dunn, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Denis Smart fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donald Calder having to interfere. James Mimms kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. In the 91st minute, Carl Linford hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 93rd minute of the match Darren Crayon sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Donald Calder skillfully saved the ball. The Mbenghis 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.