National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 1030 (Terracing: 773, Seating: 237, VIP seats: 20) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abe Rose got the match started through his kick off. Drake Butterworth fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faruq Ayham having to interfere. 5 minutes into the match, Lebanon's goal looked a bit too open when Drake Butterworth came free, but Faruq Ayham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Drake Butterworth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 11 minutes into the match, Lebanon's goalkeeper Faruq Ayham had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Drake Butterworth. 12 minutes into the match, Lebanon's goalkeeper Faruq Ayham had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Drake Butterworth. Lebanon's Faruq Ayham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Drake Butterworth in the 20th minute of play. In the 23rd minute, Haidar Kardal made a precise shot to the right of Stephan Blackham. Australia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Faruq Ayham took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Drake Butterworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stephan Blackham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronaldinho Januzaj in the 32nd minute of play. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lebanon's goalkeeper Faruq Ayham, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Australia were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after Lebanon's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arty Tresise took the corner. Tommy Toomey was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 41 minutes into the match. In the 42nd match minute, Australia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tommy Toomey to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th match minute, Lebanon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Azmi Madani to maneuver through the defense.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abdelali Rahmanović made a kick off. Australia's Stephan Blackham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zayd Al Hakam in the 51st minute of play. Abdelali Rahmanović who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 55thth minute tested the skills of Stephan Blackham when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Azmi Madani kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Australia's Earnest Kreck was substituted for Drake Butterworth. In the 56th match minute, Lebanon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Azmi Madani to maneuver through the defense. Faruq Ayham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Calvin Cridland, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 71st minute, Calvin Cridland left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Australia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Australia made a substitution. Darrell Mcquoid replaced Arty Tresise. Stephan Blackham made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Abdelali Rahmanović sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Calvin Cridland in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Faruq Ayham saved Lebanon from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Calvin Cridland in the 92nd minute of play forced Lebanon's goalkeeper Faruq Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Australia's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.