League

Snailbeach and Stipe
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute Ethan Airton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Billie Middleton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Snailbeach and Stiperstones United's goal looked a bit too open when Ethan Airton came free, but Billie Middleton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 8th minute of the game. One of Lambeth FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Snailbeach and Stiperstones United:s goal. The referee gave Snailbeach and Stiperstones United a penalty, 11 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Jake Floyd, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Lambeth FC's Edward Pearson. 1-0. After 14 played minutes Lambeth FC got a freekick which was hit by Crispin Boyd. Vic Wicks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billie Middleton having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vic Wicks in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Billie Middleton saved Snailbeach and Stiperstones United from getting behind. Ethan Airton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billie Middleton having to interfere. Vic Wicks might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Billie Middleton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vic Wicks ran back to his position shaking his head. Edward Pearson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Curtis Wardle in the 31st minute of play. When Vic Wicks came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Lambeth FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Vic Wicks couldn't finish the play. After having played for 35 minutes, Crispin Boyd managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lambeth FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Crispin Boyd was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ethan Airton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 41 minutes, Vic Wicks managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lambeth FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vic Wicks was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Edward Pearson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Curtis Wardle in the 43rd minute of the match. After having played for 46 minutes, Vic Wicks managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lambeth FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vic Wicks was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Curtis Wardle was the one to do the kick off. Vic Wicks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billie Middleton having to interfere. When Lambeth FC's Vic Wicks in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Snailbeach and Stiperstones United's goalie prevented a goal. If Vic Wicks had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edward Pearson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Curtis Wardle in the 59th minute of play. Ethan Airton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Billie Middleton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vic Wicks in the 63rd minute of play. Lambeth FC's Edward Pearson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger McCunnie in the 64th minute of play. In the 66th minute of the match, Vic Wicks tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Billie Middleton saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Crispin Boyd scored 1-1 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Billie Middleton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Curtis Wardle received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Edward Pearson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lambeth FC's Ethan Airton got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 81st minute, Vic Wicks 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. In the 82nd minute, Ethan Airton made a precise shot to the right of Billie Middleton. Snailbeach and Stiperstones United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Edward Pearson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roger McCunnie in the 86th minute of the match. Vic Wicks received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Billie Middleton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Vic Wicks had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Billie Middleton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Freddie Dryden in the 93rd minute.