League

Kendal
Spectators: 9188 (Terracing: 6892, Seating: 2113, VIP seats: 183) In the 11th match minute, Cannock was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodney Emberson to maneuver through the defense. When Kendal's Norman Chegwyn in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cannock's goalie prevented a goal. Antonio Roma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ged Blewitt, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Cannock's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Norman Chegwyn 17 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. Ged Blewitt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Antonio Roma read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Norman Chegwyn had several of the Cannock's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 23 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-0 score and a disappointed Hugh Greenwood as he didn't even see the shot coming. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ged Blewitt in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonio Roma saved Kendal from getting behind. Zane Bray could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Hugh Greenwood made a huge save. Calvin Rashleigh charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Calvin Rashleigh the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Calvin Rashleigh hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. The supporters of Kendal booed when Cannock was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodney Emberson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hugh Greenwood made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chris Braithwaite in the 37th minute of play. In the 45th minute, Norman Chegwyn fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Hugh Greenwood, passed just outside the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Norman Chegwyn got free with Hugh Greenwood in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Norman Chegwyn was the one to do the kick off. Antonio Roma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ged Blewitt, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. After 56 played minutes Cannock got a freekick which was hit by Calvin Rashleigh. When Kendal's Norman Chegwyn in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cannock's goalie prevented a goal. Ralf Revell came free with the goalkeeper in the 64th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Antonio Roma could save by the left post. Antonio Roma made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Ralf Revell sent off a good shot on target. Hugh Greenwood took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Norman Chegwyn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ralf Revell came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Cannock 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 Ralf Revell couldn't finish the play. If Norman Chegwyn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Kendal fully deserved thier win.