Official Cup

Manly Oval
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Logan Mccarthy got the match started through his kick off. Mourad Rocchi kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. 7 minutes into the match, Ayla FC's goalkeeper Elliott Bundy had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Randle Rutledge. Randle Rutledge's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elliott Bundy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Elliott Bundy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rob Burton in the 12th minute of play. Ayla FC's Elliott Bundy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rob Burton in the 12th minute of play. When the match clock showed 16 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Navarro Wivell sped through Manly FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Sydney Ross. If Randle Rutledge had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a little luck, Ayla FC's Elliott Bundy got control of the ball when Randle Rutledge tried to sneak it across the goal line. Elliott Bundy was a little too slow when Randle Rutledge got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 22nd minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 26th minute Rob Burton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elliott Bundy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute Manly FC were awarded a corner. Mourad Rocchi went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Manly FC's corner Mourad Rocchi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Elliott Bundy quite easily take care of the ball. Elliott Bundy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Randle Rutledge in the 38th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Logan Mccarthy in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sydney Ross saved Manly FC from getting behind. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Logan Mccarthy got free with Sydney Ross in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Elliott Bundy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Randle Rutledge, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. In the 55th minute Manly FC were awarded a corner. Mourad Rocchi went to the cornerflag to take it. If Logan Mccarthy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Randle Rutledge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Elliott Bundy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Randle Rutledge, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elliott Bundy 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 65th minute. Elliott Bundy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Randle Rutledge's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. Cole Veitch charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cole Veitch the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Ayla FC's Cole Veitch got a free kick in the 77th minute. In the 81st minute, Randle Rutledge made a precise shot to the right of Elliott Bundy. Ayla FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. In the 84th minute, Randle Rutledge made a precise shot to the right of Elliott Bundy. Ayla FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. In the 89th minute Ayla FC were awarded a corner. Tiger Nunn went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Edwards Fitton almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Manly FC's Sydney Ross did a great save. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Randle Rutledge managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manly FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Randle Rutledge was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elliott Bundy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Elliott Bundy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mister Yasin, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Elliott Bundy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Randle Rutledge in the 94th minute of the match. Manly FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ayla FC for a fine match.