League

Grasmere Fields
Spectators: 9257 (Terracing: 6944, Seating: 2129, VIP seats: 184) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Grzegorz Piechna took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Marty Simpson made a precise shot to the right of Quentin Cobb. Harlow AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Harlow AFC's Quentin Cobb played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Larry Ferrell in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Harlow AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Marty Simpson came free, but Quentin Cobb reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arrows Academy FC's Ged Nightingale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Burton in the 12th minute of play. Quentin Cobb took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bryan Barron, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Quentin Cobb showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grzegorz Piechna, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Arrows Academy FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 17th minute, when Stu Myers scored to the left of an out of position Ged Nightingale, making the score, 1-2. After 21 minutes Harlow AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Grzegorz Piechna who took care of the corner kick. Grzegorz Piechna made a great header on Arrows Academy FC's corner, it was just that Harlow AFC's Quentin Cobb managed to reach the ball for a save. Stu Myers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Ged Nightingale made a huge save. In the 29th minute Stu Myers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ged Nightingale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Quentin Cobb took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Larry Ferrell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alex Burton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ged Nightingale having to interfere. In the 36th minute Bryan Barron shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quentin Cobb saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ged Nightingale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Len Thorne, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Stu Myers blasted a shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ged Nightingale having to make a save. Quentin Cobb made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marty Simpson in the 43rd minute of play. In the 46th minute Alex Burton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ged Nightingale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 47 minutes into the game, Grzegorz Piechna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arrows Academy FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Harlow AFC the free kick. Grzegorz Piechna hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match.

The wind increased when Frank Zappacosta made the kick off in the second half. Ged Nightingale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stu Myers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Larry Ferrell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Quentin Cobb took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marty Simpson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Grzegorz Piechna in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Quentin Cobb saved Harlow AFC from getting behind. Frank Zappacosta hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Marty Simpson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Quentin Cobb having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Arrows Academy FC's goal looked a bit too open when Stu Myers came free, but Ged Nightingale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Len Thorne hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Arrows Academy FC's Connor Pringle got a free kick in the 71st minute. Larry Ferrell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 74thth minute tested the skills of Quentin Cobb when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Marty Simpson kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. With his leg Quentin Cobb managed to avoid a goal in the 81stth minute, when Arrows Academy FC's Grzegorz Piechna fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Dedé Neto kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, Harlow AFC's goalkeeper Quentin Cobb had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Grzegorz Piechna. Larry Ferrell could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Quentin Cobb made a huge save. Marty Simpson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Quentin Cobb made a huge save. Larry Ferrell in the 91stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Quentin Cobb, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 95th match minute, Harlow AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hayden Chegwyn to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Harlow AFC's zone, Larry Ferrell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Quentin Cobb came out of the goal and Larry Ferrell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Arrows Academy 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.