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Alcester
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when William Bennet made the kick off which started today's match. Andre Mansell stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sammy Billington's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Richie Tomkin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alcester FC's Andre Mansell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richie Tomkin in the 9th minute of play. Henleaze Athletic FC's Toby Marenghi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Henleaze Athletic FC from getting a goal against them. Jonathon Askew fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toby Marenghi having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sammy Billington in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andre Mansell saved Alcester FC from getting behind. When Jonathon Askew came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the Alcester FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jonathon Askew couldn't finish the play. Andre Mansell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richie Tomkin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andre Mansell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richie Tomkin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toby Marenghi made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Jonathon Askew sent off a good shot on target. Toby Marenghi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Bennet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 45 minutes of play, Henleaze Athletic FC's Richie Tomkin made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Andre Mansell was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Alcester FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Henleaze Athletic FC were winning 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Richie Tomkin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Toby Marenghi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jonathon Askew's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Henleaze Athletic FC's goalkeeper Toby Marenghi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by William Bennet in the 63rd minute of play forced Henleaze Athletic FC's goalkeeper Toby Marenghi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. CJ Dalby's late challenge caught a Alcester FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. CJ Dalby helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Henleaze Athletic FC's CJ Dalby got a free kick in the 71st minute. Alcester FC's William Bennet got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Andre Mansell was out of position in the 74 minute of play, and Richie Tomkin capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Richie Tomkin really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Toby Marenghi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Bennet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toby Marenghi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathon Askew, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute, Jonathon Askew hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bill Floyd kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Jonathon Askew sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 91 minutes into the game, Johnathon Giles was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Henleaze Athletic FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alcester FC the free kick. Johnathon Giles hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Alcester FC's Andre Mansell got control of the ball when Sammy Billington tried to sneak it across the goal line.