League

Nindigully Stadium
Spectators: 8079 (Terracing: 6061, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Richard Hinwood took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Melbourne 1980's Richard Hinwood in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Inter Wodonga's goalie prevented a goal. In the 9th minute, Richard Hinwood got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Bartholemew Munday's late challenge caught a Inter Wodonga's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bartholemew Munday helped the player get up and apologised. Bartholemew Munday kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Biggs Perandis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Inter Wodonga getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Brennan Reynolds hit a great ball. Christian Tout made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alex Kinsey in the 20th minute. Richard Hinwood might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Danny Devere. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Richard Hinwood ran back to his position shaking his head. If Richard Hinwood had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Danny Devere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jarvis Quigley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Danny Devere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Hinwood in the 33rd minute of play. Christian Tout took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Kinsey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christian Tout didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alex Kinsey went, in the 37th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. 41 minutes into the match, Melbourne 1980's goalkeeper Christian Tout had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alex Kinsey. A throw-in in the 45th minute of the game was made by Russel Pukallus with Biggs Perandis as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Danny Devere made an important save on a dangerous shot by Richard Hinwood in the 52nd minute. Danny Devere made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Richard Hinwood sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Melbourne 1980's Jarvis Quigley got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 64th minute, one of Inter Wodonga: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 Inter Wodonga. In the 68th minute, Jarvis Quigley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bartholemew Munday kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Melbourne 1980's Bartholemew Munday got a free kick in the 83rd minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 86th minute of the game. One of Melbourne 1980:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Inter Wodonga:s goal. Brooks Harding sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 92 played minutes Melbourne 1980 got a freekick which was hit by Dalton Pinhey. In the 94thth minute of the game Bleyd Hamilton who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Melbourne 1980's Christian Tout was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. During the 97th minute of the match Jarvis Quigley completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Jarvis Quigley a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Inter Wodonga booed when Melbourne 1980 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jarvis Quigley didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inter Wodonga were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Melbourne 1980 for a fine match.