League Play-Off

Locksheath Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jez Litchfield got the match started through his kick off. Danny Merrill took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Callum Bradfield. Callum Bradfield dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Liam Chalk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dale Johnson having to interfere. 18 minutes into the game, Liam Chalk recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dale Johnson. Liam Chalk showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. In the 24th minute, Liam Chalk 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. If Marek Clemence had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Locksheath United booed when Crystal Palace was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kristian Batty didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dale Johnson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Liam Chalk in the 35th minute of the match. In the 37th minute Locksheath United were awarded a corner. Felix Delamore went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Felix Delamore almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Crystal Palace's Dale Johnson did a great save. Felix Delamore shot a long shot in the 37th minute and a light blocked Dale Johnson hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 3-1. When Crystal Palace's Jez Litchfield in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Locksheath United's goalie prevented a goal. Dale Johnson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liam Chalk in the 43rd minute of play.

Callum Bradfield made an important save on a dangerous shot by Danny Merrill in the 57th minute. 58 minutes into the game, Junior Piercy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Locksheath United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Crystal Palace the free kick. 60 minutes into the match, Crystal Palace's goal looked a bit too open when Liam Chalk came free, but Dale Johnson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Danny Merrill fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Callum Bradfield having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Danny Merrill managed to get in a good position for a shot. Crystal Palace's supporters rose to their feet, but Danny Merrill was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Callum Bradfield breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st minute, Liam Chalk ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dale Johnson was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-1. Danny Merrill received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Callum Bradfield tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 76th minute, Liam Chalk 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. Liam Chalk struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Dale Johnson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Locksheath United. After a defensive mix-up in Crystal Palace's zone, Marek Clemence stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dale Johnson came out of the goal and Marek Clemence tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liam Chalk in the 85th minute of play forced Crystal Palace's goalkeeper Dale Johnson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Danny Kingston fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Crystal Palace's protests and gave Danny Kingston a yellow card for diving instead. Danny Kingston kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Marek Clemence fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dale Johnson having to interfere. Liam Chalk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Callum Bradfield made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jez Litchfield in the 94th minute of play. After 95 minutes, Nathanial Linkletter mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Locksheath United and the Crystal Palace players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Locksheath United getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Nathanial Linkletter hit a great ball. Callum Bradfield showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jez Litchfield in the 96th minute of the match.