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Ashton-in-Makerfield
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eddie Nelson got the match started through his kick off. David Fleetwood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Garry Blake, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Garry England kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Niall Rawson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Barrie Boatman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 17thth minute of the game Eddie Nelson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ashton-in-Makerfield's David Fleetwood was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Ashton-in-Makerfield's Alfie Featherson got a free kick in the 21st minute. If Eddie Nelson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. David Fleetwood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Garry Blake, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 25th minute Garry Blake shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Fleetwood saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Barrie Boatman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Niall Rawson in the 27th minute. In the 30th minute of the match Kieran Bow sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but David Fleetwood skillfully saved the ball. Alfie Featherson charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfie Featherson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alfie Featherson kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. A collision led to Sandbach FC getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Eddie Nelson hit a great ball. After having played for 38 minutes, Richard Nailor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ashton-in-Makerfield's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Nailor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 42nd minute of the game. One of Sandbach FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Ashton-in-Makerfield:s goal. Lance Leach placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Barrie Boatman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Nailor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Richard Nailor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Richard Nailor made the kick off in the second half. Niall Rawson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Barrie Boatman having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Niall Rawson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Barrie Boatman was relentless in the 60th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Ashton-in-Makerfield's zone, Garry Blake stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. David Fleetwood came out of the goal and Garry Blake tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eddie Nelson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. David Fleetwood tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. David Fleetwood stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eddie Nelson's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. David Fleetwood stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eddie Nelson's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. Eddie Nelson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th match minute, Sandbach FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blair Tuck to maneuver through the defense. Richard Nailor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Richard Nailor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Eddie Nelson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but David Fleetwood was relentless in the 90th minute of the game. Niall Rawson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ashton-in-Makerfield were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Sandbach FC for a fine match.