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Forsyth Barr Stadium
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) Berke Mcmillan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Russel Andrusiow's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Philip Fieldhouse read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Altona Meadows's Berke Mcmillan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Philip Fieldhouse narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 12 minutes, Berke Mcmillan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altona Meadows's supporters crossed their fingers, but Berke Mcmillan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Blues's Philip Fieldhouse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Mogork in the 13th minute of play. In the 14th minute, Casper Sawbridge 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. Ian Bowman struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Barney Boneheyo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blues. In the 18th match minute, Altona Meadows was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by James Mogork to maneuver through the defense. Blues's Philip Fieldhouse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Berke Mcmillan in the 23rd minute of play. Blues's Philip Fieldhouse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Russel Andrusiow in the 25th minute of play. After 26 minutes, Berke Mcmillan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Altona Meadows and the Blues players grew even worse after the yellow card. 29 minutes into the match, Blues's goal looked a bit too open when Berke Mcmillan came free, but Philip Fieldhouse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Casper Sawbridge blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Philip Fieldhouse having to make a save. 33 minutes into the match, Altona Meadows's Navarro Waters sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Philip Fieldhouse narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Blues getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Jervis Warhurst hit a great ball. Russel Andrusiow received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Philip Fieldhouse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 38th minute, Altona Meadows's Adam Goring seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Adam Goring the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Altona Meadows protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Adam Goring had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 37th minute of the game. One of Altona Meadows:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Blues:s goal. Boris Pukallus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Casper Sawbridge struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Philip Fieldhouse didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altona Meadows. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Meyer Fasey to strike the kick off in the second half. Navarro Waters fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philip Fieldhouse having to interfere. In the 56th minute, Ian Bowman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Blues's Philip Fieldhouse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Mogork in the 59th minute of play. The supporters of Altona Meadows booed when Blues was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Bowman didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 65 minutes, James Mogork managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altona Meadows's supporters crossed their fingers, but James Mogork was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpected shot in the 69th minute by Russel Andrusiow got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After 71 played minutes Blues got a freekick which was hit by Tobie Isaac. After 76 minutes, Ian Bowman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Blues and the Altona Meadows players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Altona Meadows booed when Blues was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Bowman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Blues's Philip Fieldhouse proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Blues from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Casper Sawbridge in the 81st minute of play forced Blues's goalkeeper Philip Fieldhouse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Casper Sawbridge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Philip Fieldhouse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Russel Andrusiow fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philip Fieldhouse having to interfere. After 93 minutes, James Mogork mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Altona Meadows and the Blues players grew even worse after the yellow card. When the referee blew the final whistle, Blues could leave the field as winners, despite Altona Meadows having more of the ball for most of the match.