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Match Report
Merbleue
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625,
Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lindsay McLeod made the kick off which started today's match. Elwood Potts made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zane Robertson in the 5th minute. Elwood Potts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lindsay McLeod in the 6th minute of play. Elwood Potts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lindsay McLeod in the 7th minute of play. After 8 played minutes Dorset FC got a freekick which was hit by Harlan Robert. If Zane Robertson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Elwood Potts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lindsay McLeod, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Zane Robertson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Zane Robertson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Merbleue's supporters rose to their feet, but Zane Robertson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elwood Potts breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Dorset FC's zone, Lindsay McLeod stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elwood Potts came out of the goal and Lindsay McLeod tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the Dorset FC defense, Zane Robertson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Elwood Potts. The Dorset FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Elwood Potts should have stopped the shot. Dorset FC's Elwood Potts proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Dorset FC from getting a goal against them. Dorset FC's Elwood Potts proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Dorset FC from getting a goal against them. When Wendell Bender fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merbleue's protests and gave Wendell Bender a yellow card for diving instead. After 32 played minutes Merbleue got a freekick which was hit by Wendell Bender. After a defensive mix-up in Dorset FC's zone, Lindsay McLeod stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elwood Potts came out of the goal and Lindsay McLeod tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 36 minutes into the game, Lindsay McLeod recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Elwood Potts. Lindsay McLeod showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Zane Robertson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elwood Potts having to interfere. Elwood Potts made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zane Robertson in the 43rd minute. Zane Robertson in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Elwood Potts, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Zane Robertson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.
An unexpectedly hard shot by Zane Robertson in the 53rd minute of play forced Dorset FC's goalkeeper Elwood Potts to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wendell Bender sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Harlan Robert during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Merbleue booed when Dorset FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Harlan Robert didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 61 minutes of play, Merbleue's Lindsay McLeod made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Elwood Potts was left in no man's land by his defense there! Zane Robertson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Lindsay McLeod had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Harlan Robert hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. 79 minutes into the match, Lindsay McLeod had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elwood Potts. Dorset FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lindsay McLeod was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. When Merbleue's Lindsay McLeod in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dorset FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 85 minutes of play, Merbleue's Zane Robertson made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Elwood Potts was left in no man's land by his defense there! Elwood Potts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zane Robertson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpected shot in the 93rd minute by Harlan Robert got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 96th match minute, Dorset FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Bloom to maneuver through the defense.
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