League Play-Off

Cambridge
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Timothy Moon got the match started through his kick off. Robbie Lambert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 5thth minute of the game Damon Tonkin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cambridge United's Joshua Brown was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jon 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. When Bryan Hunt fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cambridge United's protests and gave Bryan Hunt a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of New Ash Green FC booed when Cambridge United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bryan Hunt didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Cambridge United's zone, Robbie Lambert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joshua Brown came out of the goal and Robbie Lambert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of New Ash Green FC booed when Cambridge United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patrick Ellershaw didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timothy Moon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Ivan Worth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 23 minutes, Jon Moore managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cambridge United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jon Moore was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Timothy Moon in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Worth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 35 minutes, Damon Tonkin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New Ash Green FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Damon Tonkin 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 36th minute, Robbie Lambert 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. Joshua Brown stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Damon Tonkin's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. Robbie Lambert scored 0-2 in the 47th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joshua Brown, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Damon Tonkin was the one to do the kick off. Robbie Lambert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When New Ash Green FC's Verne Newell in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cambridge United's goalie prevented a goal. Joshua Brown took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damon Tonkin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damon Tonkin was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 66th minute. New Ash Green FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 72 minutes into the game, Tosh Lydiate was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cambridge United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New Ash Green FC the free kick. In the 73rd match minute, Cambridge United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tosh Lydiate to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 76 in the game by Robbie Lambert from a close distance when the talented Joshua Brown managed to make a qualified save. Cambridge United's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Robbie Lambert managed to get in a good position for a shot. New Ash Green FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Robbie Lambert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joshua Brown breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Damon Tonkin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Joshua Brown tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Verne Newell charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Verne Newell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to New Ash Green FC getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Verne Newell hit a great ball. In the 90th minute of the match Craig Hurst sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ivan Worth skillfully saved the ball. Malcolm Fields kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. In the 94th minute Jon Moore shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Worth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Cambridge United booed when New Ash Green FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wesley Porter didn't get a good kick on the ball.