League

Long Lawford Park
Spectators: 6798 (Terracing: 4900, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) Graeme Dyson made the kick off and thus started the match. Conal Barltrop took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 5th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kelvin Holstead. Bikstor.com's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Alfie Unsworth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Kelvin Holstead tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kelvin Holstead made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfie Unsworth in the 19th minute of play. When Albert Perkins came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Bikstor.com fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Albert Perkins couldn't finish the play. Gavin Dennison's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kelvin Holstead read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Jimmy Holstead was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Albert Perkins showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 28 minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Bikstor.com's goal looked a bit too open when Alfie Unsworth came free, but Kelvin Holstead reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Bikstor.com's goal looked a bit too open when Gavin Dennison came free, but Kelvin Holstead reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfie Unsworth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Kelvin Holstead tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Gavin Dennison's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kelvin Holstead was relentless in the 46th minute of the game. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Alfie Unsworth made the kick off in the second half. If Alfie Unsworth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 62 minutes into the game, Alfie Unsworth recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kelvin Holstead. Alfie Unsworth showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. The supporters of Bikstor.com booed when Knottingley was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lenny Deighton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfie Unsworth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gavin Dennison's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Kelvin Holstead firmly grabbed it by the left post. If Gavin Dennison had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gavin Dennison could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Kelvin Holstead made a huge save. Gavin Dennison received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Kelvin Holstead tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Knottingley's Lenny Deighton got a free kick in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the game, Kris Sheppard was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Knottingley's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bikstor.com the free kick. After 86 played minutes Knottingley got a freekick which was hit by Kris Sheppard. With a little luck, Bikstor.com's Kelvin Holstead got control of the ball when Gavin Dennison tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience was convinced that Alfie Unsworth's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kelvin Holstead was relentless in the 94th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Bikstor.com's Bill Stone got a free kick in the 96th minute. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Knottingley players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.