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Launceston Stadium
Spectators: 6878 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Kenny Hoskins made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Launceston United's goalkeeper Todd Broadbent, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Todd Broadbent took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kenny Hoskins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Damien Metcalf had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Damien Metcalf hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. 23 minutes into the match, Whitehawk's goalkeeper Lewis Pearson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Chris Lennon. If Robert Boulding had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Whitehawk's Lewis Pearson got control of the ball when Chris Lennon tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 26 played minutes Launceston United got a freekick which was hit by Damien Metcalf. Chris Lennon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Lewis Pearson made a huge save. Matt Bennett sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kenny Hoskins in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Todd Broadbent saved Launceston United from getting behind. Todd Broadbent didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Matt Bennett went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Todd Broadbent didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Whitehawk's Kenny Hoskins shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-2 in the ordered_time% minute. Matt Bennett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Todd Broadbent having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Launceston United's Damien Metcalf got a free kick in the 43rd minute. 46 minutes into the match, Whitehawk's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Boulding came free, but Lewis Pearson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Whitehawk's Kenny Hoskins 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 Launceston United's goalie prevented a goal.

When Billie Budge came up free with the goalie in the 51st minute, the Whitehawk 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 Billie Budge couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Whitehawk booed when Launceston United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luke Chambers didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chris Lennon took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lewis Pearson. Lewis Pearson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Todd Broadbent showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kenny Hoskins in the 67th minute of the match. After 71 minutes, Vlad Avendaño made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Launceston United's Todd Broadbent tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Whitehawk's Kenny Hoskins in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Launceston United's goalie prevented a goal. Vlad Avendaño's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Todd Broadbent firmly grabbed it by the left post. Matt Bennett could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Todd Broadbent made a huge save. Todd Broadbent made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vlad Avendaño in the 84th minute. Whitehawk's Kenny Hoskins was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 88th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Todd Broadbent was a little too slow when Kenny Hoskins got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 95th minute. The score was now 1-5. The Launceston United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Whitehawk were clearly better and deserved to take the win.