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Shepshed
Spectators: 7565 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1965, VIP seats: 100) Shepshed's Tristan Sharpe started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With a little luck, FS LA MASSANA's Jimmy Fawcett got control of the ball when Tristan Sharpe tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zackary Stone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 8th minute, Zackary Stone made a precise shot to the right of Tony Beresford. Shepshed's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Jimmy Fawcett made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tristan Sharpe in the 12th minute. 14 minutes into the game, Terry Connell was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shepshed's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FS LA MASSANA the free kick. Zackary Stone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tristan Sharpe might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jimmy Fawcett. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tristan Sharpe ran back to his position shaking his head. Tony Beresford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zackary Stone, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After 21 minutes, Damon Oakes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FS LA MASSANA and the Shepshed players grew even worse after the yellow card. Damon Oakes kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Jack North sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute of the match, Tristan Sharpe got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jimmy Fawcett was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 35 played minutes Shepshed got a freekick which was hit by Tristan Sharpe. Damon Oakes scored 0-2 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tony Beresford, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 42 minutes, Tristan Sharpe made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. FS LA MASSANA's Jimmy Fawcett tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Fitz Kent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zackary Stone was the one to do the kick off. Fitz Kent could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Tony Beresford made a huge save. 53 minutes into the match, Shepshed's goalkeeper Tony Beresford had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fitz Kent. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Tristan Sharpe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Shepshed's supporters rose to their feet, but Tristan Sharpe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jimmy Fawcett breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Stu Godsall fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FS LA MASSANA's protests and gave Stu Godsall a yellow card for diving instead. After 59 played minutes Shepshed got a freekick which was hit by Michael Litchfield. In the 60th minute, Terry Connell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lee Abbotts's late challenge caught a Shepshed's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lee Abbotts helped the player get up and apologised. Tristan Sharpe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind FS LA MASSANA's goalkeeper Jimmy Fawcett, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 86 minutes into the match, FS LA MASSANA's goal looked a bit too open when Tristan Sharpe came free, but Jimmy Fawcett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 87 minutes into the match, FS LA MASSANA's goal looked a bit too open when Tristan Sharpe came free, but Jimmy Fawcett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zackary Stone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the match, Shepshed's goalkeeper Tony Beresford had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fitz Kent. A collision led to FS LA MASSANA getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Lee Abbotts hit a great ball. Shepshed's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.