League Play-Off

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Talbot in the 4th minute of play forced the casle's goalkeeper Phil Haley to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ben Winter received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Al Speight tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Michael Talbot scored 0-1 in the 9th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Phil Haley, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Grant Salmon came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the the casle fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Grant Salmon couldn't finish the play. If Grant Salmon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bridgnorth United's Al Speight played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grant Salmon in the 18th minute of play. the casle's Ben Winter got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ben Winter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Bridgnorth United's Al Speight got control of the ball when Ben Winter tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ben Winter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The wind increased when Reuben Harrison made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, the casle's Eddie Farrow got a free kick in the 51st minute. Al Speight showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gwyn Baum in the 56th minute of the match. Ben Winter struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Al Speight didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for the casle. Michael Talbot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reuben Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ben Winter during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A hard shot 67 in the game by Michael Talbot from a close distance when the talented Phil Haley managed to make a qualified save. the casle's players were relieved. Miles Eastwood charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Miles Eastwood the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 74 played minutes the casle got a freekick which was hit by Miles Eastwood. Reuben Harrison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in the casle's zone, Michael Talbot stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Phil Haley came out of the goal and Michael Talbot tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Ben Winter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bridgnorth United's goalkeeper Al Speight, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 85 minutes into the game, Alec Bale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bridgnorth United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave the casle the free kick. After a rather tough play, Bridgnorth United's Alec Bale got a free kick in the 85th minute. Al Speight took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ben Winter, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. the casle's Phil Haley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reuben Harrison in the 88th minute of play. A collision led to the casle getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Eddie Farrow hit a great ball. Although the casle had been in control for most of the match, Bridgnorth United still came away with the win.