League Play-Off

Bishop's Stortford
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Wally Garner-Currie made the kick off which started today's match. 7 minutes into the match, Bishops Stortford City's goal looked a bit too open when Aaron Sissons came free, but Jonny Horseman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rowan Faith stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wally Garner-Currie's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. After a rather tough play, Bishops Stortford City's Richard Pope got a free kick in the 17th minute. Aaron Sissons recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Bishops Stortford City booed when Hammersmith was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caleb Kinsey didn't get a good kick on the ball. Wally Garner-Currie received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Rowan Faith tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Jools Dalby's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonny Horseman was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. With a little luck, Hammersmith's Rowan Faith got control of the ball when Johnathan Crowell tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jonny Horseman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jools Dalby, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonny Horseman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Sissons, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wally Garner-Currie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rowan Faith read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Hammersmith's Aaron Sissons got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aaron Sissons to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 53 minutes, Jools Dalby managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hammersmith's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jools Dalby was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 57 minutes into the game, Richard Pope was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bishops Stortford City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hammersmith the free kick. Jonny Horseman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jools Dalby in the 59th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Wally Garner-Currie managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bishops Stortford City's supporters rose to their feet, but Wally Garner-Currie was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rowan Faith breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 72 minutes, Johnathan Crowell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bishops Stortford City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Johnathan Crowell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 73rd minute, Doug Nicoll hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. During the 76th minute of the match Richard Pope completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Richard Pope a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 77th minute, Richard Pope hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Johnathan Crowell struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Rowan Faith didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bishops Stortford City. The supporters of Bishops Stortford City booed when Hammersmith was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stevie Newbury didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bishops Stortford City's Johnathan Crowell got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Johnathan Crowell came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the Bishops Stortford City 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 Johnathan Crowell couldn't finish the play. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.