League

Barnstaple Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Seth Attwood made the kick off and thus started the match. Joe Fleetwood stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ray Dudgeon's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the match, Running Ducks's goal looked a bit too open when Junior Duckworth came free, but Wes Meade reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Junior Duckworth in the 9th minute of play forced Running Ducks's goalkeeper Wes Meade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wes Meade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Junior Duckworth in the 15th minute of the match. Wes Meade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Seth Attwood in the 16th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 19 minutes, Joe Fleetwood successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Rodney Pamplin's late challenge caught a Running Ducks's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodney Pamplin helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Illusion XI's Rodney Pamplin got a free kick in the 21st minute. Joe Fleetwood acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 22nd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Marcus Saxton. In the 25th minute, Marcus Saxton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After recieving a nice pass, Illusion XI's Ashley Greenwood tried to score from far away in the 26th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 27 played minutes Running Ducks got a freekick which was hit by Brandon Stubbs. In the 29th minute, Rodney Pamplin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Illusion XI's Joe Fleetwood proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Illusion XI from getting a goal against them. Ralf Hirst could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Joe Fleetwood made a huge save. Ralf Hirst could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Joe Fleetwood made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seth Attwood in the 37th minute of play forced Running Ducks's goalkeeper Wes Meade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Brandon Stubbs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ralf Hirst could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Joe Fleetwood made a huge save. If Ray Dudgeon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Running Ducks's Ray Dudgeon in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Illusion XI's goalie prevented a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ray Dudgeon stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Running Ducks's Wes Meade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Seth Attwood in the 56th minute of play. If Ralf Hirst had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ralf Hirst in the 61st minute of play forced Illusion XI's goalkeeper Joe Fleetwood to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Illusion XI's Joe Fleetwood played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ralf Hirst in the 62nd minute of play. Wes Meade made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Seth Attwood in the 70th minute of play. After 74 played minutes Seth Attwood rounded Running Ducks's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-1. Seth Attwood was extremely unlucky when he, in the 83rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Wes Meade made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Junior Duckworth sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Running Ducks getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Ray Dudgeon hit a great ball. Ray Dudgeon struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Joe Fleetwood didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Running Ducks. Ralf Hirst 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 the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Illusion XI had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.