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Clay Cross
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Faiz-Kevin Muhoho got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Michael Kiptanui managed to get in a good position for a shot. Maidenhead's supporters rose to their feet, but Michael Kiptanui was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Josiah Mwangi Kanana breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Josiah Mwangi Kanana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Waithaka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Clay Cross's Faiz-Kevin Muhoho got a free kick in the 6th minute. The supporters of Clay Cross booed when Maidenhead was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sammy Valdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Waithaka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Josiah Mwangi Kanana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Josiah Mwangi Kanana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonathan Waithaka in the 20th minute of play. In the 22nd minute, Philip Kimely Awino made a precise shot to the right of Josiah Mwangi Kanana. Clay Cross's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Clay Cross's Josiah Mwangi Kanana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Kiptanui in the 24th minute of play. Michael Kiptanui sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Maidenhead's Michael Kiptanui in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clay Cross's goalie prevented a goal. After 31 minutes, Sammy Valdo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Maidenhead and the Clay Cross players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st match minute, Maidenhead was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sammy Valdo to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Waithaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Waithaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 40 minutes, Faiz-Kevin Muhoho mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Clay Cross and the Maidenhead players grew even worse after the yellow card. Michael Kiptanui sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Michael Kiptanui stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Waithaka who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 52ndth minute tested the skills of Josiah Mwangi Kanana when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jonathan Waithaka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Josiah Mwangi Kanana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Maidenhead booed when Clay Cross was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faiz-Kevin Muhoho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Josiah Mwangi Kanana showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Kiptanui in the 60th minute of the match. Michael Kiptanui fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Josiah Mwangi Kanana having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Jonathan Waithaka managed to get in a good position for a shot. Maidenhead's supporters rose to their feet, but Jonathan Waithaka was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Josiah Mwangi Kanana breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Josiah Mwangi Kanana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jonathan Waithaka in the 67th minute. Zedekiah Jonny's late challenge caught a Maidenhead's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zedekiah Jonny helped the player get up and apologised. In the 68th match minute, Clay Cross was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zedekiah Jonny to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Waithaka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Josiah Mwangi Kanana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 72 minutes into the game, Joseph Leakey was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Clay Cross's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Maidenhead the free kick. The supporters of Maidenhead booed when Clay Cross was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joseph Leakey didn't get a good kick on the ball. Josiah Mwangi Kanana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Kiptanui, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Michael Kiptanui fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Josiah Mwangi Kanana having to interfere. Clay Cross's Josiah Mwangi Kanana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Kiptanui in the 76th minute of play. Jonathan Waithaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonathan Waithaka got free with Josiah Mwangi Kanana in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Josiah Mwangi Kanana made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Jonathan Waithaka sent off a good shot on target. After 82 played minutes Clay Cross got a freekick which was hit by Faiz-Kevin Muhoho. After 90 minutes, Billy Musyoka made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Clay Cross's Josiah Mwangi Kanana tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michael Kiptanui in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Josiah Mwangi Kanana saved Clay Cross from getting behind. Maidenhead's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.