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Wokingham
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Jason Brooke made the kick off and thus started the match. Alex Styles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jim Fitzgerald in the 3rd minute of the match. 4 minutes into the match, Wokingham City's goal looked a bit too open when Jason Brooke came free, but Jerry Wilmott reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jerry Wilmott showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jason Brooke, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Shirley Village's goalkeeper Alex Styles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Ted Duckworth's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jerry Wilmott was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Jim Fitzgerald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Alex Styles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 22nd minute, Wokingham City's Shawn McAleer dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Ronny Clayton charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ronny Clayton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 25th match minute, Wokingham City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronny Clayton to maneuver through the defense. Shawn McAleer who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Alex Styles when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 37th minute of the match, Jim Fitzgerald tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alex Styles saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 38 played minutes Shirley Village got a freekick which was hit by Luke English. The supporters of Wokingham City booed when Shirley Village was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johnnie Mellon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Shawn McAleer kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Jim Fitzgerald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Alex Styles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 2-0 became the score in the 46th minute when Shawn McAleer elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jim Fitzgerald was the one to do the kick off. Jason Brooke received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Jerry Wilmott tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Wokingham City booed when Shirley Village was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luke English didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jim Fitzgerald in the 56th minute of play forced Shirley Village's goalkeeper Alex Styles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st minute, Jim Fitzgerald left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Wokingham City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. 66 minutes into the game, Marek Elding was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shirley Village's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Wokingham City the free kick. The supporters of Wokingham City booed when Shirley Village was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marek Elding didn't get a good kick on the ball. Shawn McAleer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Alex Styles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Wokingham City's Jim Fitzgerald in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Shirley Village's goalie prevented a goal. Shawn McAleer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jim Fitzgerald struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Alex Styles didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Wokingham City. Eddie Peacock's late challenge caught a Shirley Village's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eddie Peacock helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th match minute, Wokingham City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eddie Peacock to maneuver through the defense. Eddie Peacock kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Shirley Village's Alex Styles played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jim Fitzgerald in the 87th minute of play. Shawn McAleer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Styles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jim Fitzgerald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wokingham City's Jerry Wilmott played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jason Brooke in the 96th minute of play. Wokingham City's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.