League

Douro
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hershel Toth kicked off to start the match. Solomon Ricks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shaun Rhodes having to interfere. In the 8th minute, Hershel Toth ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Carmine Massé was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After having played for 11 minutes, Hershel Toth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broadlands AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hershel Toth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Solomon Ricks got free with Shaun Rhodes in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Shaun Rhodes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paris Reed in the 16th minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Douro's goal looked a bit too open when Eustache Loomis came free, but Carmine Massé reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carmine Massé took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hershel Toth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Major Hadley charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Major Hadley the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 40 played minutes Douro got a freekick which was hit by Major Hadley. 47 minutes into the match, Douro's goal looked a bit too open when Eustache Loomis came free, but Carmine Massé reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Eustache Loomis in the 52ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Carmine Massé, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 57 minutes into the match, Broadlands AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Paris Reed came free, but Shaun Rhodes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Preston Inman hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Carmine Massé was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Waylon Duranseau. Solomon Ricks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paris Reed fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shaun Rhodes having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paris Reed in the 76th minute of play forced Broadlands AFC's goalkeeper Shaun Rhodes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Randolph Howard during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Hershel Toth was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 83rd minute. Broadlands AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 85 minutes into the match, Douro's goalkeeper Carmine Massé had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eustache Loomis. Hershel Toth fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carmine Massé having to interfere. Solomon Ricks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shaun Rhodes having to interfere. The Broadlands AFC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.