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Leicester Stadium
Spectators: 6846 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Vince Newton made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute John Bromley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Robins saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leicester's Marlon Tonkin shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 4th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Darius Simmons but with some difficulty. Pierce Moore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 13th minute Vince Newton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Darius Simmons saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pierce Moore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vince Newton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Pierce Moore came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Purfleet fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pierce Moore couldn't finish the play. In the 24th minute John Bromley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Robins saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Keith Blanchflower charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Keith Blanchflower the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Leicester booed when Purfleet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Keith Blanchflower didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 29 minutes, Vince Newton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Leicester's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vince Newton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Charlie Haley during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Charlie Haley kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Purfleet's Pierce Moore got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Pierce Moore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If John Bromley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. John Bromley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Andy Robins tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Reg Lynam fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Darius Simmons having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and John Bromley made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Leicester's Maik Townson got a free kick in the 54th minute. Andy Robins made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pierce Moore in the 58th minute. When Purfleet's John Bromley in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leicester's goalie prevented a goal. John Bromley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andy Robins made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pierce Moore in the 72nd minute of play. In the 82nd minute John Bromley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Robins saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vince Newton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.