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Middleton on the Wol
Spectators: 6855 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ete Charlie Adaji kicked off to start the match. Samson Chukwuma Adegeye struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Muyiwa Abubakar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Wootton Bassett FC. Ademola Abolo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Muyiwa Abubakar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Middleton on the Wold United's Muyiwa Abubakar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ikenna Eboh in the 12th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Justice Aga during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Wootton Bassett FC's Justice Aga got a free kick in the 21st minute. If Efan Oguntominiyi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ete Charlie Adaji sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Efan Oguntominiyi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abass Alagala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ete Charlie Adaji in the 45th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 52nd match minute, Middleton on the Wold United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rabiu Obi to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ademola Abolo in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Muyiwa Abubakar saved Middleton on the Wold United from getting behind. Ete Charlie Adaji fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abass Alagala having to interfere. Samson Chukwuma Adegeye fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Muyiwa Abubakar having to interfere. 62 minutes into the match, Efan Oguntominiyi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Abass Alagala. Wootton Bassett FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Efan Oguntominiyi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Samson Chukwuma Adegeye took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Muyiwa Abubakar. Muyiwa Abubakar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 68 minutes into the game, Ikenna Eboh was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Wootton Bassett FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Middleton on the Wold United the free kick. After 68 played minutes Wootton Bassett FC got a freekick which was hit by Ikenna Eboh. 75 minutes into the match, Wootton Bassett FC's goal looked a bit too open when Onyekachi Atoyebi came free, but Abass Alagala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. During the 80th minute of the match Rabiu Obi completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Rabiu Obi a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 80th minute of the game. One of Middleton on the Wold United:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Wootton Bassett FC:s goal. If Ademola Abolo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abass Alagala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Efan Oguntominiyi in the 91st minute of the match. 97 minutes into the match, Wootton Bassett FC's goal looked a bit too open when Efan Oguntominiyi came free, but Abass Alagala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Wootton Bassett FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.