Prized/Friendly Cup

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tristram Gower made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Tristram Gower dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Brian Gibbons could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Zak Lloyd made a huge save. Staffordshire Terrier FC were awarded a corner in the 12th minute after The Tigers's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Greg Prior took the corner. The corner ended in Greg Prior almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but The Tigers's Zak Lloyd did a great save. Zak Lloyd was a little too slow when Tristram Gower got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 13th minute. The score was now 2-0. Les Howard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 19 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when Tristram Gower came free, but Zak Lloyd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Staffordshire Terrier FC booed when The Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Liam Clark didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Staffordshire Terrier FC's Tristram Gower in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Tigers's goalie prevented a goal. Carl Atkins charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carl Atkins the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, The Tigers's Carl Atkins got a free kick in the 26th minute. With his leg Zak Lloyd managed to avoid a goal in the 29thth minute, when Staffordshire Terrier FC's Tristram Gower fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Zak Lloyd didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tristram Gower went, in the 31st minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. With an all-out effort, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Zak Lloyd threw himself towards the right post 35 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tristram Gower, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Graham Long recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zak Lloyd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tristram Gower, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 40 played minutes Staffordshire Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Brian Gibbons. 44 minutes into the match, Graham Long dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zak Lloyd, 4-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ionuț Mureșan to strike the kick off in the second half. Liam Durrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carl Atkins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th match minute, The Tigers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ian Farrell to maneuver through the defense. Zak Lloyd showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tristram Gower, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. With a little luck, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Liam Durrant got control of the ball when Ionuț Mureșan tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in The Tigers's zone, Brian Gibbons stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zak Lloyd came out of the goal and Brian Gibbons tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 82 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when Graham Long came free, but Zak Lloyd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to The Tigers getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Carl Atkins hit a great ball. Tristram Gower scored 6-0 in the 87th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zak Lloyd, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Staffordshire Terrier FC's Liam Durrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ionuț Mureșan in the 92nd minute of play. Zak Lloyd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Graham Long, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tristram Gower in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zak Lloyd saved The Tigers from getting behind.