League

Lowestoft Park
Spectators: 6861 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1861, VIP seats: 0) Ged Birchall was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zackary Blackburn showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 17 minute of play. When Martin Emberson fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lowestoft AFC's protests and gave Martin Emberson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Partington FC booed when Lowestoft AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Emberson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ashley Hewitt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jake Stone having to interfere. Sean McDermot received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Ged Birchall tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 37 minutes into the match, Partington FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zackary Blackburn came free, but Ged Birchall reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th match minute, Lowestoft AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robin Medley to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Reggie Oakes kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Partington FC's Adrian Summerfield tried to score from far away in the 55th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. With his leg Jake Stone managed to avoid a goal in the 58thth minute, when Partington FC's Perry Darko fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 63 minutes into the game, one of Lowestoft AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Jake Stone made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Ian Haylock sent off a good shot on target. Jake Stone was out of position in the 70 minute of play, and Ashley Hewitt capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ashley Hewitt really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Ashley Hewitt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Partington FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ashley Hewitt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jake Stone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 79th minute, Ian Haylock made a precise shot to the right of Jake Stone . Lowestoft AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Ashley Hewitt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jake Stone having to interfere. 86 minutes into the match, Sean McDermot had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ged Birchall . Partington FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sean McDermot was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. With a little luck, Lowestoft AFC's Jake Stone got control of the ball when Ian Haylock tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Ashley Hewitt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Partington FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ashley Hewitt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jake Stone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Lowestoft AFC's Reggie Oakes got a free kick in the 94th minute. 95 minutes into the game, Partington FC's Ian Haylock nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jake Stone made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. After 98 played minutes Partington FC got a freekick which was hit by Louie Porter . Partington FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.