Official Cup

The Bottledome
Spectators: 187 (Terracing: 141, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) If Max Waterland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rob Burton in the 5th minute of play forced Glasston's goalkeeper Phillip Finden to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Hans Maddern had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Glasston's Phillip Finden played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rob Burton in the 9th minute of play. Dale Fasey hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hans Maddern in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sydney Ross prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manly FC's Sydney Ross proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Manly FC from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Hans Maddern's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sydney Ross was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. Edison Meyers hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Paz Trezise got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Rob Burton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dale Fasey kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Valentino Panetta got a free kick in the 35th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 38 minutes, Sydney Ross successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Randle Rutledge struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Phillip Finden didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manly FC. Phillip Finden showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rob Burton, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Max Waterland's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sydney Ross read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. In the 57th match minute, Manly FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Randle Rutledge to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hans Maddern in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sydney Ross saved Manly FC from getting behind. In the 60th match minute, Manly FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rob Burton to maneuver through the defense. Randle Rutledge in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Phillip Finden, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Randle Rutledge did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-1 to the left of a surprised Phillip Finden 63 minutes into the match. Max Waterland hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. After having played for 72 minutes, Max Waterland managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Glasston's supporters crossed their fingers, but Max Waterland was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Randle Rutledge could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Phillip Finden made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Hans Maddern's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sydney Ross was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. Phillip Finden made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Randle Rutledge sent off a good shot on target. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Glasston's goalkeeper Phillip Finden, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sydney Ross stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hans Maddern's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. With 92 minutes on the clock, Darian Trenoweth commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 92nd minute, one of Glasston:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Glasston. Randle Rutledge scored 0-2 in the 94th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Phillip Finden, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.