Marcus shot early. The ball was rising toward the top corner.
Freddie Booth threw himself at it. His fingertips touched the ball ever so slightly.
But it did just enough to push it over the bar.
[> "SAVED!" <] Peter Walsh yelled. [> "What a save from Booth!" <]
The away fans exploded, sighs of relief echoing in the Coastal Arena. Their young keeper had kept them in the game.
[> "Brilliant from Booth," <] Michael Harrison observed. [> "That's top-class goalkeeping." <]
Marcus Price had his hands on his head. He couldn't believe it.
"How's he saved that?" he said to himself.
The corner kick was taken quickly. Connor Davis whipped it in.
This time, Tom Bradley rose highest. The captain's header was goalward.
Again, Freddie Booth was there. The keeper punched it clear.
[> "Booth again!" <] Peter Walsh screamed. [> "He's keeping Rising Stars alive!" <]
The ball dropped to Ben Williams. The midfielder struck it first time.
