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South Karasuma
Spectators: 9049 (Terracing: 6999, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vern Wiley kicked off to start the match. Rodd Bridgewater took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vern Wiley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vern Wiley in the 16th minute of play forced That Ras's goalkeeper Rodd Bridgewater to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Glyn Couzens fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodd Bridgewater having to interfere. 20 minutes into the game, Hadleigh United's Joe Glasby nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodd Bridgewater made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Joe Glasby fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodd Bridgewater having to interfere. 0-2 became the score in the 29th minute when Vern Wiley elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Hadleigh United's goalkeeper Christian Lambert, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nicky Little fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Lambert having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Chappell in the 39th minute of play forced Hadleigh United's goalkeeper Christian Lambert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicky Little could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Christian Lambert made a huge save. Nicky Little in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Christian Lambert, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The That Ras players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Hadleigh United were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicky Little made a kick off. The That Ras fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when That Ras's Nicky Little looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Andre Ellis hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. 56 minutes into the match, That Ras's Nicky Little sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Christian Lambert narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Christian Lambert came out of the goal in the 59th minute to try and stop a shot by That Ras's Nicky Little. But to his dismay, Nicky Little quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Christian Lambert came out of the goal in the 62nd minute to try and stop a shot by That Ras's Nicky Little. But to his dismay, Nicky Little quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. Vern Wiley hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in That Ras's zone, Joe Glasby stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rodd Bridgewater came out of the goal and Joe Glasby tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Oscar Chappell fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Lambert having to interfere. Hadleigh United's Christian Lambert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicky Little in the 76th minute of play. Christian Lambert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Callum Sanderson in the 77th minute of play. That Ras's Kieran Faulkner quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Tommy Clapham, made in the 79th minute of the game. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Hadleigh United's goalkeeper Christian Lambert, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicky Little in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christian Lambert saved Hadleigh United from getting behind. Callum Sanderson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Lambert having to interfere. Hadleigh United's Christian Lambert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oscar Chappell in the 90th minute of play. When That Ras's Nicky Little in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hadleigh United's goalie prevented a goal. Joe Glasby received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Rodd Bridgewater tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. That Ras had played much better football throughout.