League

Stocksbridge
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Edwin Wemba made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Kelvdon AFC booed when Stocksbridge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Cheruiyot didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabriel Akoth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ngũgĩ wa Shah could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Matthew Mohamed made a huge save. In the 10th minute Edwin Wemba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Duncan Birir saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matthew Shikwati kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. When Christopher Wangeci fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stocksbridge's protests and gave Christopher Wangeci a yellow card for diving instead. In the 13th match minute, Stocksbridge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christopher Wangeci to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 17 minutes, Gabriel Akoth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kelvdon AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gabriel Akoth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 18 minutes into the match, Stocksbridge's goal looked a bit too open when Reuben Awino came free, but Duncan Birir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Akoth in the 19th minute of play forced Stocksbridge's goalkeeper Duncan Birir to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vincent Mutheu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matthew Mohamed having to interfere. After having played for 32 minutes, Gabriel Akoth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kelvdon AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gabriel Akoth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Stocksbridge's Matthew Shikwati got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Edwin Wemba's late challenge caught a Stocksbridge's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edwin Wemba helped the player get up and apologised. Edwin Wemba hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Vincent Mutheu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Ngũgĩ wa Shah managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stocksbridge's supporters rose to their feet, but Ngũgĩ wa Shah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matthew Mohamed breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vincent Mutheu made a kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Felix Cheruiyot was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Stocksbridge's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kelvdon AFC the free kick. In the 51st match minute, Stocksbridge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Cheruiyot to maneuver through the defense. 59 minutes into the game, Vincent Mutheu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Matthew Mohamed was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Vincent Mutheu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stocksbridge's supporters rose to their feet, but Vincent Mutheu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matthew Mohamed breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 69 minutes into the game, Philip Manyim was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kelvdon AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stocksbridge the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Kelvdon AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 68th minute. Penalty! John Kush kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Stocksbridge's Dan Masai broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 3-0 became the score in the 80th minute when Vincent Mutheu elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Kelvdon AFC's Matthew Mohamed played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vincent Mutheu in the 84th minute of play. Edwin Wemba was shown his second yellow card after 84 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 85 played minutes Kelvdon AFC got a freekick which was hit by Edwin Wemba. There was no doubt that Stocksbridge were the better team. Stocksbridge's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.