U18 League

Jo Dunlop Stadium
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Ashley Titmus made the kick off and thus started the match. When BRONCOS's Ejvin Hørkjær in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hilsea's goalie prevented a goal. In the 6th match minute, Hilsea was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joey Sharples to maneuver through the defense. Ashley Titmus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Hilsea getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. James Foreman hit a great ball. With a little luck, BRONCOS's Rudolf Gaarsmand got control of the ball when Ashley Titmus tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Karl Fry had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rudolf Gaarsmand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karl Fry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 24 played minutes BRONCOS got a freekick which was hit by Valdemar Hammerstrup. In the 25th minute, Karl Fry left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hilsea fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Alf Brendholm kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, BRONCOS's goalkeeper Rudolf Gaarsmand had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ashley Titmus. Karl Fry struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Rudolf Gaarsmand didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hilsea. In the 46th minute of the match Ruben Forrest shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rudolf Gaarsmand showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Eric Moffat hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. Kirk Pamplin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rudolf Gaarsmand read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sivart Core to make the kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Sivart Core kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Walter Allanson. That made the score 1-1 in the 53 minute of play. Karl Fry charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Karl Fry the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. BRONCOS made a substitution. Reiner Rubeck replaced Valdemar Hammerstrup. 59 minutes into the match, BRONCOS's goal looked a bit too open when Karl Fry came free, but Rudolf Gaarsmand reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ashley Titmus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Rudolf Gaarsmand tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Alain Bamford fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hilsea's protests and gave Alain Bamford a yellow card for diving instead. Alain Bamford kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. If Ejvin Hørkjær had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hilsea's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.