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Spectators: 7014 (Terracing: 5514, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) Versatile Academy's Dan Hibbert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barney Longden in the 7th minute of play. When Austell Saints's Barney Longden, in the 9th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Austell Saints. In the 10thth minute of the game Barney Longden who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Versatile Academy's Dan Hibbert was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Johnathan Wilson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Tom Stockton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 17thth minute of the game Barney Longden who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Versatile Academy's Dan Hibbert was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dan Hibbert took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stephen Pritchard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dan Hibbert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barney Longden in the 22nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stephen Pritchard in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dan Hibbert saved Versatile Academy from getting behind. Versatile Academy's Dan Hibbert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barney Longden in the 28th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Austell Saints's goal looked a bit too open when Ged Chadwick came free, but Andrew Steel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, Austell Saints's goalkeeper Andrew Steel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tom Stockton. Austell Saints's Andrew Steel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ged Chadwick in the 34th minute of play. In the 36th minute Tom Stockton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andrew Steel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andre Bartram placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tom Stockton was the one to do the kick off. Tom Stockton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andrew Steel having to interfere. When Versatile Academy's Tom Stockton in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Austell Saints's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Versatile Academy's zone, Barney Longden stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dan Hibbert came out of the goal and Barney Longden tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Stephen Pritchard struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Dan Hibbert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Austell Saints. Romeo Bancroft kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 80th minute of the match, Barney Longden tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dan Hibbert saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Andrew Steel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tom Stockton's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 84 minutes into the game, when Romeo Bancroft put in a rough tackle. Romeo Bancroft hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.