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Downham Market Stadi
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kristopher Baird got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Downham Market United booed when Werrington was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nathanial Cartwright didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Jez Higson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Werrington booed when Downham Market United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alf Birch didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 11th minute, Steve Nightingale ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mark Theakston was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Brian Hurst fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gez Foggarty having to interfere. Werrington's Gez Foggarty proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Werrington from getting a goal against them. Brian Hurst recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 23rd minute Jez Higson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gez Foggarty saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mark Theakston took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kristopher Baird, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Steve Nightingale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Mark Theakston tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 38th minute Matthew Greaves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mark Theakston saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Alf Birch fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Downham Market United's protests and gave Alf Birch a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Downham Market United getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Alf Birch hit a great ball. Kristopher Baird fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mark Theakston having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Downham Market United's zone, Kristopher Baird stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mark Theakston came out of the goal and Kristopher Baird tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Brian Hurst sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 56th match minute, Downham Market United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Perry Walker to maneuver through the defense. When Jez Higson fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Downham Market United's protests and gave Jez Higson a yellow card for diving instead. In the 62nd minute, Jez Higson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jez Higson in the 64th minute of play forced Werrington's goalkeeper Gez Foggarty to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Downham Market United getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Alf Birch hit a great ball. If Stefan Marler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 75th match minute, Werrington was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nathanial Oliver to maneuver through the defense. Brian Hurst struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Gez Foggarty didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Downham Market United. In the 80th minute, Matthew Greaves got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Steve Nightingale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mark Theakston took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kristopher Baird, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Downham Market United's zone, Steve Nightingale stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mark Theakston came out of the goal and Steve Nightingale tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Downham Market United's Jez Higson got a free kick in the 91st minute. Brian Hurst sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Werrington walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.