League Play-Off

Bournemouth Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Micheal Billing charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Micheal Billing the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Hornchurch booed when Bournemouth AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Micheal Billing didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 15 minutes, Carlton Ellison managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hornchurch's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carlton Ellison was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Conan Kalischer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlton Ellison in the 17th minute of play. Carlton Ellison kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Conan Kalischer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfie Hawkins in the 22nd minute of the match. The Bournemouth AFC fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when Bournemouth AFC's Ethan Leather looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 28th minute Carlton Ellison shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Conan Kalischer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Rio Hodgson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Ian Coton fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bournemouth AFC's protests and gave Ian Coton a yellow card for diving instead. Ian Coton kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. When Alfie Hawkins fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hornchurch's protests and gave Alfie Hawkins a yellow card for diving instead. Bournemouth AFC's Howard Moyle shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 43rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Todd Chambers but with some difficulty. Todd Chambers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Micheal Billing in the 44th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Carlton Ellison to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Bournemouth AFC's Ethan Leather nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Todd Chambers made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. If Micheal Billing had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rio Hodgson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Conan Kalischer read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Micheal Billing fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Todd Chambers having to interfere. Micheal Billing struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Todd Chambers didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bournemouth AFC. Todd Chambers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Micheal Billing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Todd Chambers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ethan Leather in the 76th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Hornchurch's Keith Monk got a free kick in the 78th minute. A collision led to Bournemouth AFC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Ian Coton hit a great ball. Bournemouth AFC's Conan Kalischer proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Bournemouth AFC from getting a goal against them. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Bournemouth AFC's goalkeeper Conan Kalischer, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Bournemouth AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.