Sepharad Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Avi Brotchi got the match started through his kick off. Yossi Ben-Rachamim came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Leigh's Dennis Baker. But to his dismay, Dennis Baker quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. 9 minutes in the game, Zchariyhu Shelly fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Trevor Featherstone having to interfere. In the 12th minute, Erel Pappo made a precise shot to the right of Trevor Featherstone. Leigh's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Leigh's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Avi Brotchi scored to the left of an out of position Trevor Featherstone, making the score, 2-1. Trevor Featherstone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zchariyhu Shelly in the 22nd minute of play. Trevor Featherstone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Avi Brotchi in the 31st minute of play. Trevor Featherstone was out of position in the 35 minute of play, and Avi Brotchi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Avi Brotchi really showed his touch with that goal: 3-1. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Trevor Featherstone successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 41 minutes into the game, Avi Brotchi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Trevor Featherstone. Avi Brotchi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-1. Leigh's Trevor Featherstone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jedd Marom in the 44th minute of play.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dennis Baker made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, Leigh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gary Bilton to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 52 minutes, Marcelo Sinder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sepharad Athletic's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcelo Sinder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Leigh defense, Marcelo Sinder kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Trevor Featherstone. The Leigh fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Trevor Featherstone should have stopped the shot. Sepharad Athletic's Yossi Ben-Rachamim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Baker in the 58th minute of play. After 61 minutes, Zchariyhu Shelly made it 7-1 with a short kick to the right side. Leigh's Trevor Featherstone tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 67th minute, Brad Deaconsfield hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcelo Sinder spun around in front of the goal 68 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Leigh's goal. Erel Pappo's late challenge caught a Leigh's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erel Pappo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 72nd minute, Erel Pappo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 75 minutes into the game, Avi Brotchi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-1. Trevor Featherstone was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 79 minutes into the game, Brad Deaconsfield was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Leigh's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sepharad Athletic the free kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 78th minute of the game. One of Leigh:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sepharad Athletic:s goal. In the 82nd match minute, Leigh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Barry Dobson to maneuver through the defense. Jed Tarratut's long shot made the audience stand up and applaude when it rumbled by Trevor Featherstone on his right side and into the goal. 83 minutes into the game it was 10-1. The supporters of Sepharad Athletic booed when Leigh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dennis Baker didn't get a good kick on the ball. Trevor Featherstone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Avi Brotchi in the 88th minute of the match. After 89 played minutes Leigh got a freekick which was hit by Barry Dobson. 93 minutes into the match, Zchariyhu Shelly had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Trevor Featherstone. Leigh's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zchariyhu Shelly was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 11-1. 97 minutes into the game, Sepharad Athletic's Avi Brotchi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Trevor Featherstone made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 12-1. There was no doubt that Sepharad Athletic were the better team. Sepharad Athletic's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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