League

Blackheath
Spectators: 7040 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1940, VIP seats: 100) When Frinton's Andre Rothwell 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 Blackheath FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Frinton's Rich Ansell got control of the ball when Isa Paracha tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Yasir Rehman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In a very dangerous position, a player in Blackheath FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 23rd minute. Penalty! In the 25th minute there was a penalty for Frinton. Glenn Tully stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Hanif Rafi. 0-2. Hanif Rafi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andre Rothwell's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. After 30 played minutes Blackheath FC got a freekick which was hit by Yasir Rehman. When Andre Rothwell came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Frinton 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 Andre Rothwell couldn't finish the play. Isa Paracha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rich Ansell having to interfere. Andre Rothwell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Shamshad Haroon was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Frinton's Andre Rothwell sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hanif Rafi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bobby Winterburn's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Hanif Rafi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Yasir Rehman charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Yasir Rehman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Yasir Rehman kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Andre Rothwell charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andre Rothwell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Louie Laurie took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 70th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hanif Rafi. Blackheath FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Bobby Winterburn scored 0-3 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hanif Rafi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Hanif Rafi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andre Rothwell's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bobby Winterburn got free with Hanif Rafi in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bobby Winterburn blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hanif Rafi having to make a save. 97 minutes into the match, Blackheath FC's Khurram Jamil sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rich Ansell narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Frinton supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Frinton would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.