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Ripon Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tom Sugden made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, Appleshaw FC's Dale Hough got control of the ball when Franz Gamble tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Ripon FC's Tom Sugden in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Appleshaw FC's goalie prevented a goal. Lenny Downes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mattias Bostock, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In a very dangerous position, a player in Appleshaw FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 16th minute. Penalty! Dale Hough had in the 18thth minute some difficulties stopping Phil Ashton's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mattias Bostock in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lenny Downes saved Ripon FC from getting behind. When Richard Llewellyn fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Appleshaw FC's protests and gave Richard Llewellyn a yellow card for diving instead. Dale Hough made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tom Sugden in the 24th minute of play. Tom Sugden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tom Sugden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 33rd minute, Tom Sugden 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. The supporters of Ripon FC booed when Appleshaw FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richard Llewellyn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tom Sugden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 44 minutes into the match, Ripon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Matthew Potter came free, but Lenny Downes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

With a little luck, Ripon FC's Lenny Downes got control of the ball when Mattias Bostock tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 58th match minute, Appleshaw FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Warren Golding to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 64 minutes, Franz Gamble managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ripon FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Franz Gamble was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mattias Bostock could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Lenny Downes made a huge save. Mattias Bostock could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Lenny Downes made a huge save. Mattias Bostock recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 74 played minutes Ripon FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcus Leyburn. Mattias Bostock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tom Sugden received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Dale Hough tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mattias Bostock got free with Lenny Downes in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 90 minutes into the match, Ripon FC's Franz Gamble sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dale Hough narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mattias Bostock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Ripon FC's Franz Gamble in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Appleshaw FC's goalie prevented a goal. Matthew Potter hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Dale Hough made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franz Gamble in the 96th minute of play. Dale Hough showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franz Gamble in the 97th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.