League Play-Off

Truro Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fitz Stonehouse kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Dale Varley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 4 minutes into the game, Thurmaston FC's Tommy Sykes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. John-Paul Carey-Bertram made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Truro's Fitz Stonehouse in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Thurmaston FC's goalie prevented a goal. Phillip Westerby kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. The supporters of Thurmaston FC booed when Truro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronny Askew didn't get a good kick on the ball. Danny Parkin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Stevie Walters skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Danny Parkin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Truro booed when Thurmaston FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Phillip Westerby didn't get a good kick on the ball. Danny Parkin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Stevie Walters made a huge save. In the 47th minute Fitz Stonehouse shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stevie Walters saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The supporters of Truro booed when Thurmaston FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Phillip Westerby didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 53rd minute of the match Vance Thackray shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Stevie Walters showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The supporters of Thurmaston FC booed when Truro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gary Blair didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Truro's zone, Bryan Sawyer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. John-Paul Carey-Bertram came out of the goal and Bryan Sawyer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Stevie Walters made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danny Parkin in the 61st minute of play. In the 65thth minute of the game Fitz Stonehouse who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Thurmaston FC's Stevie Walters was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Thurmaston FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Dominic Collingwood hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the game, Truro's Fitz Stonehouse nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Stevie Walters made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. A collision led to Truro getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Danny Parkin hit a great ball. 78 minutes in the game, Bryan Sawyer fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without John-Paul Carey-Bertram having to interfere. John-Paul Carey-Bertram didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 80th minute, which inside left pole to 1-4. Danny Parkin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stevie Walters having to interfere. Dominic Collingwood's late challenge caught a Truro's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dominic Collingwood helped the player get up and apologised. In the 90th match minute, Truro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lewis Gamble to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fitz Stonehouse in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stevie Walters saved Thurmaston FC from getting behind. The Thurmaston FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.