League

Beckton
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Drew Merrill kicked off to start the match. Pierce Bennett made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stuart Osbourn in the 10th minute of play. In the 13thth minute of the game Stuart Osbourn who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beckton's Pierce Bennett was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pierce Bennett showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rupert Courtney, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Kevin Tonkin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Drew Merrill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Drew Merrill had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alexander Bolton kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. In the 30th minute Stuart Osbourn shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pierce Bennett saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rupert Courtney in the 31st minute of play forced Beckton's goalkeeper Pierce Bennett to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexander Bolton was shown his second yellow card after 33 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 36 minutes THFC Youth Academy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jay Beale who took care of the corner kick. Jay Beale made a great header on Beckton's corner, it was just that THFC Youth Academy's Kevin Tonkin managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 39th match minute, Beckton was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Callum Workman to maneuver through the defense. Rupert Courtney sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rupert Courtney was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Rupert Courtney hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With 56 minutes on the clock, Rod Gill commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Rod Gill hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Drew Merrill struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Kevin Tonkin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Beckton. The supporters of Beckton booed when THFC Youth Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stuart Osbourn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marc Broom's late challenge caught a THFC Youth Academy's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marc Broom helped the player get up and apologised. Kevin Tonkin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Drew Merrill, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Kevin Tonkin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Drew Merrill in the 77th minute of the match. Kevin Tonkin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Drew Merrill, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Pierce Bennett made an important save on a dangerous shot by Greg Groves in the 82nd minute. Kevin Tonkin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marc Broom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kevin Tonkin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Drew Merrill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kevin Tonkin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Drew Merrill in the 87th minute of the match. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.