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Tiverton Park
Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Brian Rose took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Brian Rose in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Doug Coyle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Brian Rose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Brian Rose had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Tiverton FC defense, Rio Abbotts kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Doug Coyle. The Tiverton FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Doug Coyle should have stopped the shot. Brian Rose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doug Coyle having to interfere. Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rio Abbotts in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute Brian Rose shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doug Coyle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 17 minutes of play, Gainsborough FC's Rio Abbotts made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Doug Coyle was left in no man's land by his defense there! Kris Norton charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kris Norton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 23rd minute, Kris Norton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Doug Coyle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute, Rio Abbotts 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brian Rose in the 33rd minute of play forced Tiverton FC's goalkeeper Doug Coyle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maurice Bryant sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Doug Coyle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brian Rose, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Gainsborough FC were awarded a corner in the 38th minute after Tiverton FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Phil Ploughman took the corner. Phil Ploughman made a great header on Gainsborough FC's corner, it was just that Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle managed to reach the ball for a save. Doug Coyle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rio Abbotts in the 41st minute of play. Doug Coyle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rio Abbotts in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Doug Coyle saved Tiverton FC from getting behind. Brian Rose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Doug Coyle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brian Rose in the 52nd minute of the match. Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Mortimer in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute, Gainsborough FC's Brian Rose dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. Brian Rose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doug Coyle having to interfere. 60 minutes into the match, Maurice Bryant had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Doug Coyle. Tiverton FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Maurice Bryant was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. After 64 minutes, Brian Rose made it 0-6 with a short kick to the right side. Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rio Abbotts during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Rio Abbotts hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Brian Rose recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brian Rose in the 70th minute of play. In the 72ndth minute of the game Rio Abbotts who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tiverton FC's Doug Coyle was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Paddy Ashby fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tiverton FC's protests and gave Paddy Ashby a yellow card for diving instead. After 75 played minutes Tiverton FC got a freekick which was hit by Paddy Ashby . In the 77th minute, Gainsborough FC's Brian Rose ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Doug Coyle. Doug Coyle yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-7. When Gainsborough FC's Brian Rose in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tiverton FC's goalie prevented a goal. Alex Mortimer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Brian Rose had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Brian Rose received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Doug Coyle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Brian Rose was extremely unlucky when he, in the 92nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Tristan Routledge fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doug Coyle having to interfere. In the 96th minute Alex Mortimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doug Coyle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gainsborough FC played a much better game than Tiverton FC and deserved their victory. The Tiverton FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.