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Purfleet Stadium
Spectators: 6838 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 0) Philip Bartram fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Darius Simmons having to interfere. Darius Simmons took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Philip Bartram, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Pierce Moore managed to get in a good position for a shot. Purfleet's supporters rose to their feet, but Pierce Moore was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martin Middlewood breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Empire Club Recea's Rick Best got a free kick in the 20th minute. Philip Bartram scored 0-1 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Darius Simmons, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Darius Simmons showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Philip Bartram, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Purfleet's goal looked a bit too open when Ciarán Best came free, but Darius Simmons reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Purfleet getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Keith Blanchflower hit a great ball. Philip Bartram sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Philip Bartram stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 59 minutes into the game, Empire Club Recea's Ciarán Best nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Darius Simmons made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Martin Middlewood stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of John Bromley 's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Martin Middlewood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John Bromley , who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Purfleet's Darius Simmons proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Purfleet from getting a goal against them. Philip Bartram kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Philip Bartram hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. After having played for 86 minutes, Philip Bartram managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Empire Club Recea's supporters crossed their fingers, but Philip Bartram was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Philip Bartram received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Darius Simmons tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Empire Club Recea walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.