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Cleobury Mortimer
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Sam Mitchell-King started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Donny Haper cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Peter Nicoll was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ivor Coton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Folkestone City's David Groves got control of the ball when Micheal Gilroy tried to sneak it across the goal line. Austin Hopkinson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. David Groves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Donny Haper had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Micheal Gilroy kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. A hard shot 25 in the game by Austin Hopkinson from a close distance when the talented David Groves managed to make a qualified save. Folkestone City's players were relieved. Nathan Goldsmith might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over David Groves. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nathan Goldsmith ran back to his position shaking his head. David Groves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Micheal Gilroy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Austin Hopkinson scored 1-1 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of David Groves, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Folkestone City's zone, Peter Pitts stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. David Groves came out of the goal and Peter Pitts tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Austin Hopkinson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Groves having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

David Groves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nathan Goldsmith, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. When Jacob Seagrave fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cleobury Mortimer's protests and gave Jacob Seagrave a yellow card for diving instead. Phil Knight placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The supporters of Cleobury Mortimer booed when Folkestone City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donny Haper didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Peter Pitts had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Cleobury Mortimer booed when Folkestone City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donny Haper didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Cleobury Mortimer's Austin Hopkinson in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Folkestone City's goalie prevented a goal. If Peter Pitts had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Folkestone City's Donny Haper slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Peter Nicoll. That made the score 1-2 after 78 minutes of play. Micheal Gilroy charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Micheal Gilroy the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Folkestone City booed when Cleobury Mortimer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Micheal Gilroy didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 88 minutes, Micheal Gilroy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cleobury Mortimer's supporters crossed their fingers, but Micheal Gilroy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 90 minutes into the game, Donny Haper was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Folkestone City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cleobury Mortimer the free kick. In the 90th match minute, Folkestone City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donny Haper to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Folkestone City getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Tim Jump hit a great ball. Folkestone City's David Groves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Austin Hopkinson in the 93rd minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, Cleobury Mortimer's Austin Hopkinson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that David Groves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Cleobury Mortimer were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Folkestone City to leave the ground with a draw.