League

Harvington Park
Spectators: 8427 (Terracing: 6321, Seating: 1938, VIP seats: 168) The Santa Coloma FC fans' excitement grew in the 2nd match minute when Santa Coloma FC's Alan Bowden looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 16 minutes into the match, Santa Coloma FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sol Pritchard came free, but Wes Fenwick reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sol Pritchard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 22 minutes into the match, Sol Pritchard had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wes Fenwick. Santa Coloma FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sol Pritchard was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. A collision led to Chelsea getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Piers Winter hit a great ball. After having played for 27 minutes, Pierce Shackleton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chelsea's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pierce Shackleton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Franz Slater kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Franz Slater kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. When Chelsea's Sol Pritchard in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa Coloma FC's goalie prevented a goal. 42 minutes into the match, Franz Slater had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wes Fenwick. Santa Coloma FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Franz Slater was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. After a rather tough play, Santa Coloma FC's Jermaine Laycock got a free kick in the 45th minute. Dion Maskell's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 48thth minute, Wally Avery skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Alan Bowden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wally Avery having to interfere. With his leg Wes Fenwick managed to avoid a goal in the 59thth minute, when Chelsea's Pierce Shackleton fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Santa Coloma FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Dion Maskell hit a great ball. In the 71st minute of the match Jermaine Laycock shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Wally Avery showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Alan Bowden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wally Avery having to interfere. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Santa Coloma FC's goalkeeper Wes Fenwick, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Donny Harland during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Donny Harland kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Chelsea walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.