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Stocksbridge Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andre Tomlin during the 2nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 2nd minute, Andre Tomlin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hugh Beerman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6th match minute, Stocksbridge FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lance Aspinall to maneuver through the defense. Lawrence Sutton hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lawrence Sutton in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lance Hoult prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hugh Beerman struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Tyler Le Saux didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hemel Hempstead City. Stocksbridge FC's Andre Tomlin got his second yellow card of the match in the 22nd minute. The referee ordered Andre Tomlin off the ground. After 23 played minutes Stocksbridge FC got a freekick which was hit by Andre Tomlin. 24 minutes into the match, Vince Ward had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tyler Le Saux. Stocksbridge FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vince Ward was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugh Beerman in the 27th minute of play forced Stocksbridge FC's goalkeeper Tyler Le Saux to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tyler Le Saux showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugh Beerman, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Hugh Beerman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tyler Le Saux having to interfere. After 32 played minutes Stocksbridge FC got a freekick which was hit by Lawrence Sutton. In the 36th minute Hugh Beerman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tyler Le Saux saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Hemel Hempstead City getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Alfred Wright hit a great ball. When Lance Aspinall fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stocksbridge FC's protests and gave Lance Aspinall a yellow card for diving instead. Lance Aspinall hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. After 47 played minutes, Hemel Hempstead City's Stan Mannell shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Tyler Le Saux came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Hemel Hempstead City reached it. After the first half Hemel Hempstead City were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hemel Hempstead City's goalkeeper Lance Hoult, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hugh Beerman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Tyler Le Saux tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 69 minutes into the game, Hugh Beerman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tyler Le Saux. Hugh Beerman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. 74 minutes into the match, Hugh Beerman dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tyler Le Saux, 0-3. Lance Hoult took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lawrence Sutton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Hemel Hempstead City getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Brendon Dunning hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugh Beerman in the 83rd minute of play forced Stocksbridge FC's goalkeeper Tyler Le Saux to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Stocksbridge FC's Lawrence Sutton in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hemel Hempstead City's goalie prevented a goal. Hemel Hempstead City's Hugh Beerman was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 87th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 90 minutes into the game, Brendon Dunning was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hemel Hempstead City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stocksbridge FC the free kick. In the 90th minute, Brendon Dunning hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vince Ward could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Tyler Le Saux made a huge save. In the 94th minute, Lance Aspinall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95th minute, one of Stocksbridge FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Stocksbridge FC. The Stocksbridge FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Hemel Hempstead City's performance. The match ended with a win for Hemel Hempstead City.