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Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Marlon Hawkins started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Leon Tubbs made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Rueben Rowling sent off a good shot on target. Marlon Hawkins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Rueben Hanson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fitz Gobey in the 5th minute of play forced Salford FC's goalkeeper Rueben Hanson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Salford FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fitz Gobey came free, but Rueben Hanson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marlon Hawkins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Fitz Gobey came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the ARSENAL 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 Fitz Gobey couldn't finish the play. ARSENAL's defense didn't have a chance, in the 21st minute, when Will Goodman scored to the left of an out of position Leon Tubbs, making the score, 1-0. When Marlon Hawkins, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 41 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Rueben Hanson was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Marlon Hawkins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When Russ Theobald fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Salford FC's protests and gave Russ Theobald a yellow card for diving instead. After 51 played minutes Salford FC got a freekick which was hit by Russ Theobald. A collision led to ARSENAL getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Adam Darby hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Will Goodman in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leon Tubbs saved ARSENAL from getting behind. A collision led to Salford FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Rueben Rowling hit a great ball. 61 minutes into the match, Salford FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marlon Hawkins came free, but Rueben Hanson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 played minutes Salford FC got a freekick which was hit by Rueben Rowling. After a defensive mix-up in Salford FC's zone, Marlon Hawkins stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rueben Hanson came out of the goal and Marlon Hawkins tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Marlon Hawkins managed to get in a good position for a shot. ARSENAL's supporters rose to their feet, but Marlon Hawkins was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rueben Hanson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Marlon Hawkins came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the ARSENAL 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 Marlon Hawkins couldn't finish the play. Fitz Gobey fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rueben Hanson having to interfere. In the 77th minute, ARSENAL's Fitz Gobey dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. Fitz Gobey received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Rueben Hanson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th match minute, ARSENAL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Russell Commons to maneuver through the defense. ARSENAL's Fitz Gobey got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. ARSENAL's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.