League

Bellerive
Spectators: 9165 (Terracing: 6875, Seating: 2108, VIP seats: 182) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bryden Miels made the kick off which started today's match. Murdock Reisz was out of position in the 2 minute of play, and Bradford Hinwood capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Bradford Hinwood really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, Rutgers Utd's goalkeeper Murdock Reisz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dallas Isaac. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bradford Hinwood in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Murdock Reisz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 14 minutes into the match, BES MUDI BANDITS's goal looked a bit too open when Reese Laing came free, but Ariel Bingen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th match minute, Rutgers Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andre Nolan to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Barth Alchin got free with Murdock Reisz in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Rutgers Utd's Al Allen 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 BES MUDI BANDITS's goalie prevented a goal. Rutgers Utd's defense didn't have a chance, in the 28th minute, when Bradford Hinwood scored to the left of an out of position Murdock Reisz, making the score, 2-0. Jerrard Withy kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After 33 played minutes, Rutgers Utd's Reese Laing shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ariel Bingen came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Rutgers Utd reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bryden Miels in the 34th minute of play forced BES MUDI BANDITS's goalkeeper Ariel Bingen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mark Baxter was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 39 minutes into the match. After 39 played minutes BES MUDI BANDITS got a freekick which was hit by Mark Baxter. Ariel Bingen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Al Allen in the 45th minute of play. Murdock Reisz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bradford Hinwood, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Duncan Wittber charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Duncan Wittber the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 53rd match minute, BES MUDI BANDITS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duncan Wittber to maneuver through the defense. When Jesse Skittrall came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the BES MUDI BANDITS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jesse Skittrall couldn't finish the play. The supporters of BES MUDI BANDITS booed when Rutgers Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brook Munster didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Bradford Hinwood managed to get in a good position for a shot. BES MUDI BANDITS's supporters rose to their feet, but Bradford Hinwood was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Murdock Reisz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 74 played minutes, BES MUDI BANDITS's Barth Alchin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Murdock Reisz came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in BES MUDI BANDITS reached it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zack Bennett during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 77 played minutes Rutgers Utd got a freekick which was hit by Reese Laing. Bradford Hinwood kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Ariel Bingen made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Bradford Breasley sent off a good shot on target. In the 83rd minute Bradford Hinwood shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Murdock Reisz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 97th minute of the match, Bryden Miels got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ariel Bingen was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. BES MUDI BANDITS's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.