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K.K.S Karpaty Krosno
Spectators: 7351 (Terracing: 5514, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 147) K.S. Karpaty Krosno's Carl Newton started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ahked FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 3rd minute, when Carl Newton scored to the left of an out of position Eddie Taggart, making the score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carl Newton in the 8th minute of play forced Ahked FC's goalkeeper Eddie Taggart to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eddie Taggart showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carl Newton, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Nat Ackroyd received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Olly Todd tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jerry Thomson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 22 minutes into the game, Bruce Bradley cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Olly Todd was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruce Bradley during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 25 played minutes Ahked FC got a freekick which was hit by Bruce Bradley. 32 minutes into the game, Bruce Bradley cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Olly Todd was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nat Ackroyd sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jerry Thomson in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olly Todd saved K.S. Karpaty Krosno from getting behind.

The wind increased when Jerry Thomson made the kick off in the second half. Bruce Bradley struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Olly Todd didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ahked FC. Olly Todd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerry Thomson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jerry Thomson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. K.S. Karpaty Krosno's defense didn't have a chance, in the 67th minute, when Jerry Thomson scored to the left of an out of position Olly Todd, making the score, 1-5. Jerry Thomson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Olly Todd having to make a save. The audience was convinced that Jerry Thomson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Olly Todd was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. If Nat Ackroyd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Olly Todd was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Bruce Bradley showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-6 in the 80 minute of play. After 86 played minutes K.S. Karpaty Krosno got a freekick which was hit by Carl Newton. In the 87th match minute, K.S. Karpaty Krosno was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicky Salt to maneuver through the defense. In the 94th minute, Bruce Bradley 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Bruce Bradley managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ahked FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bruce Bradley was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Olly Todd breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Jerry Thomson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Olly Todd was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Ahked FC played a much better game than K.S. Karpaty Krosno and deserved their victory. The K.S. Karpaty Krosno players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.