World League

Negrodromo
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) T H F C's Franz Midgley started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Luke Bush made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Adan Otsoko sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adan Otsoko in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Bush saved T H F C from getting behind. Cristo Colas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franz Midgley, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Franz Midgley in the 6th minute of play forced Almeyra F.C.'s goalkeeper Cristo Colas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. T H F C were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Almeyra F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Gillow took the corner. Luke Bush made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adan Otsoko in the 8th minute of play. Almeyra F.C.'s Adan Otsoko managed to work through T H F C's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Adan Otsoko dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. 16 minutes into the game, Adan Otsoko recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Luke Bush. Adan Otsoko showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Luke Bush showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cayetano Sarracino in the 19th minute of the match. In the 21st minute, Franz Midgley left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The T H F C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After some careless play in the Almeyra F.C. defense, Matt Friend kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristo Colas. The Almeyra F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristo Colas should have stopped the shot. Franz Midgley's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristo Colas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Cristo Colas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franz Midgley in the 32nd minute of play. Cristo Colas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donny Beckwith, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adan Otsoko in the 36th minute of play forced T H F C's goalkeeper Luke Bush to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristo Colas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matt Friend in the 37th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Almeyra F.C. defense, Franz Midgley kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristo Colas. The Almeyra F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristo Colas should have stopped the shot. In the 46th match minute, T H F C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Hartley to maneuver through the defense. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

T H F C made a substitution. Shawn Coulson replaced Donny Beckwith. T H F C's Kristopher Cavanagh was substituted for Dave Hartley. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adan Otsoko to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adan Otsoko in the 54th minute of play forced T H F C's goalkeeper Luke Bush to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franz Midgley's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Cristo Colas skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franz Midgley got free with Cristo Colas in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franz Midgley got free with Cristo Colas in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 65th minute Cayetano Sarracino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luke Bush saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Almeyra F.C. getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Celedonio Xabat hit a great ball. Luke Bush made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cayetano Sarracino in the 67th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Adan Otsoko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Almeyra F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Adan Otsoko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luke Bush breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. T H F C's Rowan Tyler was substituted for Matt Friend. Cristo Colas made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Franz Midgley sent off a good shot on target. Luke Bush made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cayetano Sarracino in the 73rd minute of play. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by T H F C's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Victorio Sabino was slow to take the kick. During this time Almeyra F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. The corner led Almeyra F.C.'s Victorio Sabino to fire away a dangerous shot which Luke Bush despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Franz Midgley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Cristo Colas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristo Colas made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Franz Midgley sent off a good shot on target. Shawn Coulson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristo Colas having to interfere. Cristo Colas made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Franz Midgley sent off a good shot on target. Adan Otsoko kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. The Almeyra F.C. supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching T H F C's performance. The match ended with a win for T H F C.