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Dunchurch Park
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) After a rather tough play, Dunchurch United's Adrian Petculescu got a free kick in the 4th minute. After having played for 10 minutes, Rodney Osbon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dunchurch United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodney Osbon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Victor Trunks made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rodney Osbon in the 19th minute. Rodney Osbon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Belper United's Victor Trunks played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Schofield in the 25th minute of play. In the 35th minute, Belper United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Rodney Osbon fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 39 minutes into the game, Rodney Osbon lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated Victor Trunks. Vic Chapman hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 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 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Louis Conway made a kick off. Vic Chapman charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vic Chapman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 52 played minutes Dunchurch United got a freekick which was hit by Vic Chapman. 58 minutes into the match, Dunchurch United's Ivan Schofield sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Victor Trunks narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 59 minutes into the game, Rodney Osbon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Victor Trunks was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Loyd Holloway's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Louie Bennett firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Belper United's zone, Ivan Schofield stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victor Trunks came out of the goal and Ivan Schofield tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 71 played minutes Dunchurch United got a freekick which was hit by Vic Chapman. In the 74th match minute, Dunchurch United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Phil Butler to maneuver through the defense. Louie Bennett showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darius Carey in the 77th minute of the match. A collision led to Dunchurch United getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Dave Sykes hit a great ball. Ivan Schofield sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Louie Bennett took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Louis Conway, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodney Osbon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Victor Trunks tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dunchurch United's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.