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Burnham on Sea
Spectators: 6709 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1709, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Charlie Prendergast got the match started through his kick off. Geoff Bowe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Guy Eglington tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jack Bittner's late challenge caught a Burnham on Sea United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jack Bittner helped the player get up and apologised. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Geoff Bowe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Burnham on Sea United's supporters rose to their feet, but Geoff Bowe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Guy Eglington breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Oscar Nelson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Westerby in the 21st minute of play. Guy Eglington showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geoff Bowe, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 24 minutes into the match, Geoff Bowe dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Guy Eglington, 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Dover FC's zone, Carl Watkins stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Guy Eglington came out of the goal and Carl Watkins tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 31stth minute of the game Geoff Bowe who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dover FC's Guy Eglington was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Dover FC's Eddy Hooker got a free kick in the 31st minute. The audience was convinced that Geoff Bowe's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Guy Eglington was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eddy Hooker during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Dover FC's Eddy Hooker got a free kick in the 34th minute. Guy Eglington showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geoff Bowe in the 35th minute of the match. Geoff Bowe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Geoff Bowe in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Guy Eglington saved Dover FC from getting behind. Carl Watkins fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guy Eglington having to interfere. During the 64th minute of the match Jack Bittner completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Jack Bittner a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Jack Bittner kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Carl Watkins's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Guy Eglington was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. In the 71st match minute, Burnham on Sea United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Archie McGovern to maneuver through the defense. After 73 played minutes Burnham on Sea United got a freekick which was hit by Archie McGovern. The audience cheered when Warren Whitford's long shot passed Oscar Nelson's right side. It was 1-2, 73 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Dover FC's zone, Geoff Bowe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Guy Eglington came out of the goal and Geoff Bowe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alex Westerby received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Oscar Nelson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 95 minutes into the game, Leroy Blair was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dover FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Burnham on Sea United the free kick. A collision led to Dover FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Leroy Blair hit a great ball. After having played for 96 minutes, Geoff Bowe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Burnham on Sea United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Geoff Bowe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.