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Sefton FC
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dino Momčilović got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Brackley United's goal looked a bit too open when Jezdimir Boltić came free, but Jošo Kažić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dino Momčilović struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Gradimir Ranković didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brackley United. In the 8th minute, Vidoje Smiljanić 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. Dino Momčilović received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Gradimir Ranković tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vidoje Smiljanić fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gradimir Ranković having to interfere. A collision led to Brackley United getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Ismail Lukač hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dino Momčilović got free with Gradimir Ranković in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 18 minutes into the match, Brackley United's goal looked a bit too open when Leo Zorić came free, but Jošo Kažić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jezdimir Boltić in the 22nd minute of play forced Brackley United's goalkeeper Jošo Kažić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Dino Momčilović managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brackley United's supporters rose to their feet, but Dino Momčilović was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gradimir Ranković breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jezdimir Boltić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dino Momčilović was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 28th minute. Brackley United's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 31 played minutes, Rye's Nikša Mamić shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jošo Kažić came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Rye reached it. When Vuksan Šekularac fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brackley United's protests and gave Vuksan Šekularac a yellow card for diving instead. After 32 played minutes Brackley United got a freekick which was hit by Vuksan Šekularac. Dino Momčilović in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gradimir Ranković, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dino Momčilović got free with Gradimir Ranković in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dino Momčilović could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Gradimir Ranković made a huge save. Vidoje Smiljanić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Rye defense, Dino Momčilović kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gradimir Ranković. The Rye fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gradimir Ranković should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Rye booed when Brackley United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ismail Lukač didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Leo Zorić stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Miroslav Vukčević came up free with the goalie in the 51st minute, the Brackley United 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 Miroslav Vukčević couldn't finish the play. Dino Momčilović recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Vidoje Smiljanić managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brackley United's supporters rose to their feet, but Vidoje Smiljanić was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gradimir Ranković breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jezdimir Boltić kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Dino Momčilović 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. Leo Zorić received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jošo Kažić came out and tried to block the shot, but Leo Zorić slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 59th minute. Ismail Lukač kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Marko Divjak took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 64th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jošo Kažić. Brackley United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ismail Lukač charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ismail Lukač the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Brackley United getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Ismail Lukač hit a great ball. Brackley United were furious when Vuksan Šekularac was red carded, 73 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Jagoš Vanevski placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! When Vidoje Smiljanić came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Brackley United 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 Vidoje Smiljanić couldn't finish the play. When Dino Momčilović came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Brackley United 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 Dino Momčilović couldn't finish the play. In the 85th minute Leo Zorić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jošo Kažić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jezdimir Boltić could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Jošo Kažić made a huge save. Gradimir Ranković showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Momčilović in the 88th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Rye's zone, Ismail Lukač stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gradimir Ranković came out of the goal and Ismail Lukač tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.