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BC Stadium
Spectators: 7683 (Terracing: 6500, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 183) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicholas Poole kicked off to start the match. When Brixton Celtics's Marek Brayford in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stickleback Utd Xl's goalie prevented a goal. 6 minutes into the match, Calvin Elliot dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Denis Walmsley, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mark Rowell in the 9th minute of play forced Brixton Celtics's goalkeeper Iturri Zalaca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iturri Zalaca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kasey Bond, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 12 minutes into the game, Oskars Nīkulis threw the ball into play from the sideline. Stickleback Utd Xl's Benji Browne quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 14th minute, Marek Brayford made a precise shot to the right of Denis Walmsley. Stickleback Utd Xl's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Will Laurie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 24th minute, Brixton Celtics's Marek Brayford dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-0. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Stickleback Utd Xl's goalkeeper Denis Walmsley, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Denis Walmsley made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Marek Brayford sent off a good shot on target. 41 minutes into the game, Kasey Bond cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Iturri Zalaca was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Stickleback Utd Xl made a substitution. Ian Deacon replaced Rupert Longden. Tod McCartney received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Iturri Zalaca tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 46th match minute, Brixton Celtics was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Chernov to maneuver through the defense. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marek Brayford was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Stickleback Utd Xl's Charles Armitstead got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Denis Walmsley took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marek Brayford, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iturri Zalaca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tod McCartney in the 57th minute of the match. Charles Armitstead made in the 60th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Benji Browne. 61 minutes into the game, Charles Armitstead threw the ball into play from the sideline. Brixton Celtics's Calvin Elliot quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Denis Walmsley showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marek Brayford, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. After some careless play in the Stickleback Utd Xl defense, Marek Brayford kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Denis Walmsley. The Stickleback Utd Xl fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Denis Walmsley should have stopped the shot. Marek Brayford received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Denis Walmsley tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Brixton Celtics's CJ Boland was substituted for Oskars Nīkulis. In the 72nd minute, Alfonso Luyando hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alfonso Luyando kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Brixton Celtics's goal looked a bit too open when Tod McCartney came free, but Iturri Zalaca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thom Knightley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Denis Walmsley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Len Woolford in the 88th minute of play. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Stickleback Utd Xl's goalkeeper Denis Walmsley, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Brixton Celtics were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Stickleback Utd Xl for a fine match.