League

Thatcham
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Duada Uzoezie made the kick off which started today's match. In the 13th minute, Eluemuno Salako hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kwemto Alade Adeshina in the 22nd minute of play forced Thatcham's goalkeeper Inaku Abioye to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Thatcham getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Eluemuno Salako hit a great ball. Chinwenma Okiche's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olisanugo Udoka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Olaleye Sherif during the 27th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Inaku Abioye took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kwemto Alade Adeshina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olisanugo Udoka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Onyeka Layeni in the 34th minute. When Flitwick's Kwemto Alade Adeshina in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Thatcham's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kwemto Alade Adeshina in the 43rd minute of play forced Thatcham's goalkeeper Inaku Abioye to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chinwenma Okiche in the 46th minute of play forced Flitwick's goalkeeper Olisanugo Udoka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Onyeka Layeni got free with Olisanugo Udoka in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Chinwenma Okiche stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chinwenma Okiche in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olisanugo Udoka saved Flitwick from getting behind. A hard shot 61 in the game by Kwemto Alade Adeshina from a close distance when the talented Inaku Abioye managed to make a qualified save. Thatcham's players were relieved. The supporters of Flitwick booed when Thatcham was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eluemuno Salako didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Duada Uzoezie's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Inaku Abioye was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. In the 73rd minute, Olaleye Sherif hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eby Obasha during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Flitwick's Eby Obasha got a free kick in the 76th minute. Chinwenma Okiche took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Olisanugo Udoka. Flitwick's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 78 minutes into the match, Thatcham's goal looked a bit too open when Duada Uzoezie came free, but Inaku Abioye reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 80 in the game by Kwemto Alade Adeshina from a close distance when the talented Inaku Abioye managed to make a qualified save. Thatcham's players were relieved. Olisanugo Udoka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chinwenma Okiche in the 82nd minute of the match. After 84 played minutes Thatcham got a freekick which was hit by Onyeka Layeni. After having played for 87 minutes, Duada Uzoezie managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Flitwick's supporters crossed their fingers, but Duada Uzoezie was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 89th minute, Olaleye Sherif hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Matthew Obibi in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Olisanugo Udoka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Olisanugo Udoka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chinwenma Okiche in the 92nd minute of play. Chinwenma Okiche fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olisanugo Udoka having to interfere. In the 96th minute, Onyeka Layeni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Olisanugo Udoka was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Thatcham's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.