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Halliwell J Stadium
Spectators: 7546 (Terracing: 5661, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Johnnie Izzard made the kick off which started today's match. Warrington Wolves's Connor Broad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eddie Fisher in the 3rd minute of play. Eddie Fisher received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Connor Broad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Matt Holden in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcus Sheene, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The nice shot from Matt Holden in the 16thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Marcus Sheene had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. If Matt Holden had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Liam Wright fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Connor Broad having to interfere. Matt Holden received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Marcus Sheene tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 27 minutes into the game, Austin Dolby was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Woodley United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Warrington Wolves the free kick. Eddie Fisher kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. If Liam Wright had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Liam Wright kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. After having played for 39 minutes, Matt Holden managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Warrington Wolves's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matt Holden was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Johnnie Izzard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

In the 51st match minute, Woodley United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eddie Fisher to maneuver through the defense. When Bob Armstrong fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Warrington Wolves's protests and gave Bob Armstrong a yellow card for diving instead. In the 53rd match minute, Warrington Wolves was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bob Armstrong to maneuver through the defense. Eddie Fisher charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eddie Fisher the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Warrington Wolves booed when Woodley United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eddie Fisher didn't get a good kick on the ball. 58 minutes into the game, Wes Ainsworth was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Woodley United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Warrington Wolves the free kick. Wes Ainsworth kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. When Warrington Wolves's Matt Holden in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Woodley United's goalie prevented a goal. After 66 minutes, Loyd Strong mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Woodley United and the Warrington Wolves players grew even worse after the yellow card. Loyd Strong hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. In the 68thth minute of the game Matt Holden who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Woodley United's Marcus Sheene was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 75th match minute, Warrington Wolves was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stuart Atkinson to maneuver through the defense. 81 minutes into the game, Warrington Wolves's Matt Holden nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcus Sheene made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 86 minutes, Alan Lynam mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Warrington Wolves and the Woodley United players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 85th minute of the game. One of Warrington Wolves:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Woodley United:s goal. Danny Brewer's late challenge caught a Woodley United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Danny Brewer helped the player get up and apologised. In the 90th match minute, Warrington Wolves was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danny Brewer to maneuver through the defense. Liam Wright fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Connor Broad having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Woodley United players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Warrington Wolves.