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East Tilbury
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Stu Saxton made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, one of East Tilbury AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for East Tilbury AFC. Calvin Davis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charlie Clarke, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Barney Wildman kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Calvin Davis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mark McConnell in the 12th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Charlie Clarke managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yapton AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Charlie Clarke was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Calvin Davis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 23rd minute, Mark McConnell got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Mark McConnell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mark McConnell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 34 minutes into the match, East Tilbury AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Clarke came free, but Calvin Davis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Yapton AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

A collision led to East Tilbury AFC getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Richard Moody hit a great ball. Calvin Davis didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Yapton AFC's Mark McConnell shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-2 in the ordered_time% minute. Charlie Clarke fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Calvin Davis having to interfere. Charlie Clarke 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. Charlie Clarke fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Calvin Davis having to interfere. Calvin Davis didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Yapton AFC's Mark McConnell shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-3 in the ordered_time% minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mark McConnell in the 79th minute of play forced East Tilbury AFC's goalkeeper Calvin Davis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 80 minutes into the game, East Tilbury AFC's Stu Saxton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tony Collins made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Calvin Davis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mark McConnell, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Michael McGovern managed to get in a good position for a shot. East Tilbury AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Michael McGovern was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tony Collins breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Yapton AFC played a much better game than East Tilbury AFC and deserved their victory. The East Tilbury AFC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.