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Watton-at-Stone Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 14 minutes into the game, Watton-at-Stone's Kris Winterbine nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Timothy Gough made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When Watton-at-Stone's Kris Winterbine in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Newport City's goalie prevented a goal. After 18 played minutes Watton-at-Stone got a freekick which was hit by Marty Gale. Timothy Gough made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sean Chambers in the 21st minute. Ryan Harper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alan Rockett, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ryan Harper showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ethan Oates in the 24th minute of the match. Miles Wild hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Kris Winterbine who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 30thth minute tested the skills of Timothy Gough when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The supporters of Watton-at-Stone booed when Newport City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miles Wild didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ryan Harper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henry Shaw, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ryan Harper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nathan Stamer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alan Rockett in the 38th minute of play forced Watton-at-Stone's goalkeeper Ryan Harper to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 40 minutes into the match, Watton-at-Stone's goal looked a bit too open when Henry Shaw came free, but Ryan Harper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45thth minute of the game Kris Winterbine who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Newport City's Timothy Gough was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kris Winterbine was the one to do the kick off. Sean Chambers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 55th minute, Newport City's Nathan Stamer dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. 59 minutes into the match, Watton-at-Stone's goalkeeper Ryan Harper had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nathan Stamer. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Marty Gale managed to get in a good position for a shot. Watton-at-Stone's supporters rose to their feet, but Marty Gale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Timothy Gough breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Watton-at-Stone booed when Newport City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ron Butterfield didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Sean Chambers managed to get in a good position for a shot. Watton-at-Stone's supporters rose to their feet, but Sean Chambers was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Timothy Gough breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Newport City booed when Watton-at-Stone was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marty Gale didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timothy Gough made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kris Winterbine in the 71st minute of play. In the 71st minute, Miles Wild hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 74th match minute, Newport City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miles Wild to maneuver through the defense. 79 minutes into the game, Watton-at-Stone's Sean Chambers nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Timothy Gough made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Henry Shaw's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ryan Harper firmly grabbed it by the left post. Ryan Harper made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Henry Shaw sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Watton-at-Stone had won after a very even match.