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Fakenham Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Morden booed when Fakenham was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pierce Willoughby didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Charlie Pointon came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Morden fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Charlie Pointon couldn't finish the play. Jimmy Lydiate showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hugh Hollingsworth in the 10th minute of the match. The supporters of Morden booed when Fakenham was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dylan Halliday didn't get a good kick on the ball. Russell Bentleys short, quick shot in the 19thth minute got Jimmy Lydiate to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 21 played minutes Fakenham got a freekick which was hit by Crispin Lobb. Nicholas Mead fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Charlie Hird having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicholas Mead in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charlie Hird saved Fakenham from getting behind. The supporters of Fakenham booed when Morden was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cody Hawkins didn't get a good kick on the ball. Russell Bentley in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jimmy Lydiate, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Russell Bentley struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Jimmy Lydiate didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fakenham. Hugh Hollingsworth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Charlie Pointon fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Morden's protests and gave Charlie Pointon a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th minute, Charlie Pointon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd match minute, Fakenham was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Johnathon Wilkes to maneuver through the defense. Charlie Hird took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicholas Mead, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hugh Hollingsworth to make the kick off. Charlie Hird made an important save on a dangerous shot by Charlie Pointon in the 56th minute. Hugh Hollingsworth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Jimmy Lydiate tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hugh Hollingsworth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jimmy Lydiate took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Russell Bentley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Morden getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Louie Mead hit a great ball. Charlie Hird took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicholas Mead, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugh Hollingsworth struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Jimmy Lydiate didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fakenham. Jimmy Lydiate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Russell Bentley, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Dylan Halliday's late challenge caught a Morden's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dylan Halliday helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Fakenham getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Dylan Halliday hit a great ball. Louie Mead was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 97th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Morden had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.