League

Caistor Park
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Brendon Saville got the match started through his kick off. Ian Sissons made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Gareth Child sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 3 in the game by Gareth Child from a close distance when the talented Ian Sissons managed to make a qualified save. Plaistow United's players were relieved. With a little luck, Plaistow United's Ian Sissons got control of the ball when Bortzaioriz Sancha tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brendon Saville in the 11th minute of play forced Elstree Town's goalkeeper Peter Robson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Peter Robson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brendon Saville, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Peter Robson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brendon Saville in the 14th minute of play. Oliver Parkinson's late challenge caught a Elstree Town's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oliver Parkinson helped the player get up and apologised. Oliver Parkinson kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Elstree Town's Peter Robson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brendon Saville in the 20th minute of play. Plaistow United's Ian Sissons proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Plaistow United from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bortzaioriz Sancha got free with Ian Sissons in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gareth Child in the 37th minute of play forced Plaistow United's goalkeeper Ian Sissons to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Keiran Grantham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jools Farrow during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 42 played minutes Plaistow United got a freekick which was hit by Jools Farrow. 44 minutes into the match, Plaistow United's goal looked a bit too open when Gareth Child came free, but Ian Sissons reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bortzaioriz Sancha hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gareth Child to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Plaistow United's goal looked a bit too open when Gareth Child came free, but Ian Sissons reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peter Robson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brendon Saville in the 54th minute of play. With a little luck, Elstree Town's Peter Robson got control of the ball when Brynn McMahon tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Elstree Town booed when Plaistow United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Işık Eke didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bortzaioriz Sancha in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ian Sissons saved Plaistow United from getting behind. Elstree Town's Peter Robson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Elstree Town from getting a goal against them. Plaistow United's Ian Sissons played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gareth Child in the 64th minute of play. Peter Robson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martynas Timinskas, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Peter Robson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brendon Saville, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bortzaioriz Sancha in the 79th minute of play forced Plaistow United's goalkeeper Ian Sissons to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ian Sissons took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bortzaioriz Sancha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th minute, Keiran Grantham got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Keiran Grantham in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ian Sissons prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 91 minutes into the match, Andrew Johnson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ian Sissons. Plaistow United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Andrew Johnson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Elstree Town's Keiran Grantham got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Elstree Town were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Plaistow United for a fine match.