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Spectators: 6732 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 0) Alf Akins hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nuneaton Town's goalkeeper Reuben Fitzgerald, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Grant Davies fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reuben Fitzgerald having to interfere. Nuneaton Town's Reuben Fitzgerald played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alf Akins in the 18th minute of play. After having played for 27 minutes, Grant Davies managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Greenwich's supporters crossed their fingers, but Grant Davies was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Reuben Fitzgerald took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grant Davies, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30th match minute, Nuneaton Town was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reuben Crosby to maneuver through the defense. Grant Davies took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Reuben Fitzgerald. Reuben Fitzgerald dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After a rather tough play, Greenwich's Gwyn Nethercott got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Curtis Byfield during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Nuneaton Town getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Curtis Byfield hit a great ball. Rod Cardwell shot a long shot in the 39th minute and a light blocked Reuben Fitzgerald hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 0-2. Reuben Fitzgerald showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alf Akins, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reuben Crosby during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Greenwich booed when Nuneaton Town was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reuben Crosby didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Grant Davies managed to get in a good position for a shot. Greenwich's supporters rose to their feet, but Grant Davies was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reuben Fitzgerald breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The wind increased when Alf Akins made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Alf Akins recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Reuben Fitzgerald. Alf Akins showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 58 minutes into the game, Grant Davies recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Reuben Fitzgerald. Grant Davies showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. 63 minutes into the match, Nuneaton Town's goalkeeper Reuben Fitzgerald had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Grant Davies. In the 64th match minute, Nuneaton Town was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Curtis Byfield to maneuver through the defense. Nuneaton Town's Reuben Fitzgerald played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alf Akins in the 66th minute of play. Greenwich's Alf Akins got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Grant Davies fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reuben Fitzgerald having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Grant Davies got free with Reuben Fitzgerald in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nuneaton Town's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Alf Akins 90 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-5. Reuben Fitzgerald showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alf Akins in the 94th minute of the match. Greenwich played a much better game than Nuneaton Town and deserved their victory. The Nuneaton Town players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.