Official Cup

Queen Park
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) 4 minutes into the match, Meng Chuan Yong dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ivan Stone, 1-0. Roger Crossley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of • REGINA • booed when T H F C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garth Wardell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ivan Stone made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edgard Panfilo in the 15th minute. With a little luck, T H F C's Ivan Stone got control of the ball when Meng Chuan Yong tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reuben Howarth during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Reuben Howarth hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Tiburcio Panfilo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 19th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ivan Stone. T H F C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ivan Stone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Meng Chuan Yong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, T H F C's Ivan Stone got control of the ball when Edgard Panfilo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the • REGINA • defense, Roger Crossley kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jorge Campos. The • REGINA • fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jorge Campos should have stopped the shot. Garth Wardell's late challenge caught a • REGINA •'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Garth Wardell helped the player get up and apologised. In the 29th match minute, T H F C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Garth Wardell to maneuver through the defense. In the 31st minute of the match, Edgard Panfilo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ivan Stone saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 35 minutes T H F C's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tiburcio Panfilo who took care of the corner kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ged Pope in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jorge Campos saved • REGINA • from getting behind. Ivan Stone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Meng Chuan Yong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in T H F C's zone, Edgard Panfilo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ivan Stone came out of the goal and Edgard Panfilo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to T H F C getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Reuben Howarth hit a great ball. T H F C's Matty Tinker was substituted for Ged Pope. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Matty Tinker was the one to do the kick off. Matty Tinker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 55 minutes into the match, Matty Tinker had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jorge Campos. • REGINA •'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Matty Tinker was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After 65 minutes of play, • REGINA •'s Al Bundy made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ivan Stone was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgard Panfilo in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Stone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. • REGINA •'s Jorge Campos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save • REGINA • from getting a goal against them. Jorge Campos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Matty Tinker in the 72nd minute. When the match clock showed 76 minutes, the score became 3-2 when Edgard Panfilo sped through T H F C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ivan Stone. After 81 played minutes • REGINA • got a freekick which was hit by Al Bundy. Edgard Panfilo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Ivan Stone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th match minute, T H F C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clive Cheesman to maneuver through the defense. Roger Crossley charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roger Crossley the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 87th minute, one of T H F C: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 T H F C. In the 89th minute, Tiburcio Panfilo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The • REGINA • fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-2. Al Bundy struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Ivan Stone didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for • REGINA •. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Julian Quiñones in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Stone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dion Kerridge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 99th minute. Jorge Campos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.