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Spectators: 8016 (Terracing: 6014, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) Donny Leadbeater started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Jo Shipley showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Wootton in the 5th minute of the match. In the 6th minute, Denis Hepburn ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Loyd Booth was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. The supporters of Dunton Green booed when Alexandra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Louie Neill didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Donny Leadbeater in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jo Shipley prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Robert Wootton might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jo Shipley. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Robert Wootton ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 16th minute, Robert Wootton left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Dunton Green fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Robert Wootton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Jo Shipley tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 22 played minutes Alexandra FC got a freekick which was hit by Andre Price. In the 29th match minute, Alexandra FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Louie Neill to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Dunton Green getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Frankie Farrell hit a great ball. 46 minutes into the game, Joe Buckle was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dunton Green's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alexandra FC the free kick. Joe Buckle kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Henry Coates to strike the kick off in the second half. Donny Leadbeater sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Donny Leadbeater received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Jo Shipley tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Derek Holloway during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Derek Holloway hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Alexandra FC's Jo Shipley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Wootton in the 59th minute of play. Donny Leadbeater fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jo Shipley having to interfere. In the 64th match minute, Dunton Green was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donny Leadbeater to maneuver through the defense. Denis Hepburn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Donny Leadbeater sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 77 minutes into the game, Dunton Green's Robert Wootton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jo Shipley made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 82 minutes into the game, Charles Argent was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alexandra FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dunton Green the free kick. A collision led to Alexandra FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Charles Argent hit a great ball. Robert Wootton who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 85thth minute tested the skills of Jo Shipley when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Henry Coates received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Loyd Booth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th match minute, Dunton Green was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by John Grainger to maneuver through the defense. 98 minutes into the match, Alexandra FC's Denis Hepburn sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Loyd Booth narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Dunton Green's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.