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Pukatika Stadium
Spectators: 9287 (Terracing: 6967, Seating: 2136, VIP seats: 184) Jajat Handoyo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the match, Blaxland FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mete Golob came free, but Nikitas Karelas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mete Golob in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nikitas Karelas saved Blaxland FC from getting behind. When Glasston's Thomas Grandison in 10 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Nikitas Karelas guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. 12 minutes into the match, Mete Golob notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Blaxland FC's Nikitas Karelas. Nikitas Karelas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nikitas Karelas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael van der Vaart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael van der Vaart in the 17th minute of play forced Blaxland FC's goalkeeper Nikitas Karelas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Blaxland FC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Leon Palzewicz hit a great ball. 19 minutes into the match, Glasston's Tom Rheistein sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nikitas Karelas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt-Rune Rolfsson in the 21st minute of play forced Blaxland FC's goalkeeper Nikitas Karelas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mete Golob in the 22nd minute of play forced Blaxland FC's goalkeeper Nikitas Karelas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nikitas Karelas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mete Golob, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Leon Palzewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Nikitas Karelas didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Aron Warren went, in the 27th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. In the 31st minute Mete Golob shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nikitas Karelas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 32nd minute Rafael van der Vaart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nikitas Karelas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th match minute, Blaxland FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leon Palzewicz to maneuver through the defense. Nikitas Karelas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aron Warren in the 37th minute of play. When Nilson Lenard fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Blaxland FC's protests and gave Nilson Lenard a yellow card for diving instead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rafael van der Vaart was the one to do the kick off. Nikitas Karelas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Grandison in the 52nd minute of the match. 53 minutes into the game, Rafael van der Vaart recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nikitas Karelas. Rafael van der Vaart showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jajat Handoyo in the 56th minute of play forced Glasston's goalkeeper Carlton Convine to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Aron Warren managed to get in a good position for a shot. Glasston's supporters rose to their feet, but Aron Warren was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nikitas Karelas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Blaxland FC's Nikitas Karelas got control of the ball when Aron Warren tried to sneak it across the goal line. Nikitas Karelas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael van der Vaart in the 67th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, Blaxland FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael van der Vaart came free, but Nikitas Karelas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bengt-Rune Rolfsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Nikitas Karelas made a huge save. In the 74th minute, Jajat Handoyo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Blaxland FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. Nikitas Karelas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael van der Vaart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the game, Glasston's Bengt-Rune Rolfsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nikitas Karelas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-5. Glasston made a substitution. Bruce Mcgrath replaced Thomas Grandison. A hard shot 84 in the game by Rafael van der Vaart from a close distance when the talented Nikitas Karelas managed to make a qualified save. Blaxland FC's players were relieved. In the 84th match minute, Blaxland FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodd Tucknott to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 88 in the game by Rafael van der Vaart from a close distance when the talented Nikitas Karelas managed to make a qualified save. Blaxland FC's players were relieved. When the match clock showed 94 minutes, the score became 1-6 when Rafael van der Vaart sped through Blaxland FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Nikitas Karelas. Blaxland FC's Quincy Howard was substituted for Cassidy Hollingworth. Blaxland FC's Barney Ross was substituted for Bernard Miels. The Blaxland FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Glasston were clearly better and deserved to take the win.