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Boltz Arena
Spectators: 7125 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) Dominik Harrison made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute Warren Ellerby shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christopher Shakespeare saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Boltz's zone, Piers Pearson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christopher Shakespeare came out of the goal and Piers Pearson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Boltz's zone, Dominik Harrison stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christopher Shakespeare came out of the goal and Dominik Harrison tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pat Boulton's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Deon Mullan firmly grabbed it by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dominik Harrison in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christopher Shakespeare prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 17 minutes into the game, Paul Bullard was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Boltz's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Andover United the free kick. A collision led to Boltz getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Paul Bullard hit a great ball. Dominik Harrison fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christopher Shakespeare having to interfere. When Andover United's Dominik Harrison in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Boltz's goalie prevented a goal. Dominik Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Deon Mullan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jude Oliver, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, Andover United's Dominik Harrison sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Christopher Shakespeare narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Andover United's Deon Mullan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jude Oliver in the 31st minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Sam Turner made a precise shot to the right of Christopher Shakespeare. Boltz's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. When Andover United's Dominik Harrison in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Boltz's goalie prevented a goal. If Warren Ellerby had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Andover United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Ash Tucker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christopher Shakespeare having to interfere. After having played for 55 minutes, Dominik Harrison managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Andover United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dominik Harrison was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dominik Harrisons short, quick shot in the 57thth minute got Christopher Shakespeare to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Dominik Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dominik Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Danny Prior charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Danny Prior the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 64th minute, Danny Prior hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Andover United's zone, Paul Bullard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Deon Mullan came out of the goal and Paul Bullard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dominik Harrisons short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Christopher Shakespeare to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. If Dominik Harrison had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Sam Turner fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christopher Shakespeare having to interfere. Syd Dale's late challenge caught a Andover United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Syd Dale helped the player get up and apologised. Andover United made a substitution. Robert Beecham replaced Warren Ellerby. After a rather tough play, Boltz's Syd Dale got a free kick in the 81st minute. Dominik Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Piers Pearson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andover United were awarded a corner in the 91th minute after Boltz's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ash Tucker took the corner. Christopher Shakespeare took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dominik Harrison, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Piers Pearson 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dominik Harrison in the 97th minute of play forced Boltz's goalkeeper Christopher Shakespeare to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andover United's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.