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Twyford Stadium
Spectators: 8560 (Terracing: 6421, Seating: 1968, VIP seats: 171) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Matthew Macken kicked off to start the match. When Ashley Down Athletic's Ed Helks in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Twyford United's goalie prevented a goal. Verne Lane hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers John-Einar Olaussen in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martyn Tandy saved Ashley Down Athletic from getting behind. Twyford United's Carl Burley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matthew Macken in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Twyford United booed when Ashley Down Athletic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vern Hatcher didn't get a good kick on the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Twyford United's goal looked a bit too open when Ruben Higginson came free, but Carl Burley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carl Burley took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matthew Macken, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. John-Einar Olaussen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martyn Tandy having to make a save. Ashley Down Athletic's Martyn Tandy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by John-Einar Olaussen in the 16th minute of play. Vern Hatcher charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vern Hatcher the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Twyford United booed when Ashley Down Athletic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vern Hatcher didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers John-Einar Olaussen in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martyn Tandy saved Ashley Down Athletic from getting behind. In the 21st minute Matthew Macken shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carl Burley saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matthew Macken sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Twyford United's John-Einar Olaussen in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ashley Down Athletic's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Barry Dolby during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 42 played minutes Twyford United got a freekick which was hit by Barry Dolby. 47 minutes into the match, Twyford United's goal looked a bit too open when Ed Helks came free, but Carl Burley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Carl Burley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ed Helks in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th match minute, Ashley Down Athletic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ed Helks to maneuver through the defense. Martyn Tandy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John-Einar Olaussen, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. With 70 minutes on the clock, Verne Lane commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 69 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Twyford United! In the 75th minute Ashley Down Athletic were awarded a corner. Ruben Higginson went to the cornerflag to take it. Ashley Down Athletic's Ruben Higginson was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Carl Burley in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Martyn Tandy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from John-Einar Olaussen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martyn Tandy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from John-Einar Olaussen in the 81st minute of the match. 84 minutes into the match, Ashley Down Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when John-Einar Olaussen came free, but Martyn Tandy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 86th minute of the game. One of Ashley Down Athletic:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Twyford United:s goal. Martyn Tandy had in the 87thth minute some difficulties stopping Calum Towler's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Martyn Tandy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of John-Einar Olaussen's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Matthew Macken struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Carl Burley didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ashley Down Athletic. After 98 minutes, Ed Helks mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ashley Down Athletic and the Twyford United players grew even worse after the yellow card. 99 minutes into the match, Ashley Down Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when John-Einar Olaussen came free, but Martyn Tandy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Ashley Down Athletic 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.