League Play-Off

Spalding Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sam Bradfield made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Joe Budge managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spalding FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Joe Budge was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Byron Moxey breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 12 minutes into the match, Spalding FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tyrone McDonald came free, but Carlos Andrade reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Byron Moxey made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Matty Walsh sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Geoff Downes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spalding FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Geoff Downes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Byron Moxey breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lance Slater lost his temper 21 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of Staines City booed when Spalding FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lance Slater didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joe Budge took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Byron Moxey. Byron Moxey dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Spalding FC's Carlos Andrade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sam Bradfield in the 29th minute of play. Staines City's Sam Bradfield managed to work through Spalding FC's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Sam Bradfield dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Austin Bellamy charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Austin Bellamy the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Spalding FC booed when Staines City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Austin Bellamy didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Staines City's goalkeeper Byron Moxey, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Joe Budge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Byron Moxey tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joe Budge made a kick off. Vincent Emmerson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Byron Moxey having to interfere. Vincent Emmerson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Byron Moxey having to interfere. Byron Moxey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joe Budge, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 62 played minutes Staines City got a freekick which was hit by Austin Bellamy. Spalding FC's Matty Walsh got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Staines City's zone, Joe Budge stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Byron Moxey came out of the goal and Joe Budge tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Carlos Andrade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peter Warburton in the 67th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Joe Budge managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spalding FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Joe Budge was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Byron Moxey breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 75 minutes into the game, Staines City's Peter Warburton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Carlos Andrade made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. When Geoff Downes fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Spalding FC's protests and gave Geoff Downes a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Spalding FC's Geoff Downes got a free kick in the 82nd minute. In the 84th match minute, Spalding FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matty Walsh to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Spalding FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Matty Walsh hit a great ball. A collision led to Spalding FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Matty Walsh hit a great ball. The Staines City supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Staines City would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.