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Stokesley
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Albert Long showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Seamus Paisley, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Piers Worrall sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 5 minutes, Karl Adcock managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl Adcock was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Piers Worrall came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Broken City 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 Piers Worrall couldn't finish the play. Piers Worrall who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 10thth minute tested the skills of Leigh Lewis when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Harry Alderdice managed to get in a good position for a shot. Broken City's supporters rose to their feet, but Harry Alderdice was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leigh Lewis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 13 minutes into the game, Piers Worrall lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Leigh Lewis. Broken City were furious when Seth Duckworth was red carded, 20 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Broken City fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 20th minute. Penalty! In the 22nd minute there was a penalty for Asot. Sebastien Postolan stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Albert Long. 1-1. Albert Long showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Seamus Paisley, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Broken City's Albert Long played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Danny Cotterill in the 26th minute of play. Robbie Swain charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robbie Swain the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Robbie Swain was shown his second yellow card after 36 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 37th match minute, Asot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robbie Swain to maneuver through the defense. Harry Alderdice struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Leigh Lewis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Broken City. After having played for 41 minutes, Brian Golding managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brian Golding was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leigh Lewis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Harry Alderdice in the 44th minute. Broken City's Harry Alderdice got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.

Piers Worrall blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leigh Lewis having to make a save. Piers Worrall fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leigh Lewis having to interfere. Harry Alderdice blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leigh Lewis having to make a save. In the 55th minute Jack Rowett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leigh Lewis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Harry Alderdice had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Broken City booed when Asot was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joseph Jennings didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jack Rowett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leigh Lewis having to interfere. Harry Alderdice sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Harry Alderdice blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leigh Lewis having to make a save. In the 66th match minute, Asot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seamus Paisley to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 68 minutes, Piers Worrall managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Piers Worrall was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dennis Gower kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Leigh Lewis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harry Alderdice in the 72nd minute of play. Karl Adcock struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Leigh Lewis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Broken City. After a defensive mix-up in Asot's zone, Harry Alderdice stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leigh Lewis came out of the goal and Harry Alderdice tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Harry Alderdice came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Broken City 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 Harry Alderdice couldn't finish the play. Harry Alderdice sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 80 minutes, Karl Adcock managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl Adcock was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Jack Rowett had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 83 minutes into the match, Broken City's Harry Alderdice sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Leigh Lewis narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Lennie Longden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 86 minutes, Harry Alderdice managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Harry Alderdice was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 92 minutes, Harry Alderdice managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Broken City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Harry Alderdice was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Harry Alderdice fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Broken City's protests and gave Harry Alderdice a yellow card for diving instead. The excitement rose when Broken City's Harry Alderdice after 96 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Asot's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 2-1. Broken City's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.