League Play-Off

Walford Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) A collision led to Manor Park getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Wayne Steadman hit a great ball. In the 9th minute of the match, Doug Bryant got a very nice opportunity to score, but Neil Whitworth was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 13th match minute, Walford FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mike Humphreys to maneuver through the defense. Pete Deveraux made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvester Woodyat in the 16th minute of play. If Tristan Gardner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tristan Gardner struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Neil Whitworth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Walford FC. Doug Bryant sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 28 minutes, Silvester Woodyat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manor Park's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silvester Woodyat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pete Deveraux made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sol Argent in the 29th minute of play. Doug Bryant's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Neil Whitworth read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Neil Whitworth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tristan Gardner in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Walford FC's Tristan Gardner sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Neil Whitworth narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Manor Park's Wayne Steadman got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tristan Gardner sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tristan Gardner to make the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Tristan Gardner had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Neil Whitworth. Manor Park's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tristan Gardner was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Silvester Woodyat managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manor Park's supporters rose to their feet, but Silvester Woodyat was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pete Deveraux breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Doug Bryant had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Neil Whitworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tristan Gardner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tristan Gardner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Neil Whitworth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tristan Gardner recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pete Deveraux showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sol Argent in the 76th minute of the match. After 77 minutes, Glenn Turner mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manor Park and the Walford FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Manor Park's Glenn Turner got a free kick in the 78th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manor Park's zone, Doug Bryant stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Neil Whitworth came out of the goal and Doug Bryant tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 82 played minutes Walford FC got a freekick which was hit by Luke Hampshire. When Walford FC's Doug Bryant in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manor Park's goalie prevented a goal. Sol Argent succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 89th playminute. Sol Argent fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pete Deveraux having to interfere. In the 94th match minute, Walford FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Peter Guest to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Manor Park's zone, Tristan Gardner stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Neil Whitworth came out of the goal and Tristan Gardner tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Walford FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.