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The Universe
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kris Cornforth got the match started through his kick off. Lenny Halliday hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Reuben Clarkson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Will Bryden made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kris Cornforth in the 11th minute of play. Lenny Halliday's late challenge caught a Tonbridge's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lenny Halliday helped the player get up and apologised. In the 13th minute, Lenny Halliday hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Derek Atkinson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reuben Clarkson, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Black Universe's Derek Atkinson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Crispin North in the 17th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Black Universe's Callum Swain got a free kick in the 21st minute. In the 22ndth minute of the game Crispin North who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Black Universe's Derek Atkinson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Black Universe's Alexander Weeks got a free kick in the 23rd minute. The supporters of Tonbridge booed when Black Universe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gus Key didn't get a good kick on the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Black Universe's goal looked a bit too open when Crispin North came free, but Derek Atkinson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lenny Halliday fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Will Bryden having to interfere. Crispin North blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Derek Atkinson having to make a save. 46 minutes into the game, Alexander Weeks was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black Universe's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tonbridge the free kick. In the 46th match minute, Black Universe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexander Weeks to maneuver through the defense. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Crispin North to strike the kick off in the second half. Kris Cornforth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 58 played minutes Black Universe got a freekick which was hit by Alexander Weeks. Anthony Boothroyd charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Boothroyd the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 59th match minute, Tonbridge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anthony Boothroyd to maneuver through the defense. Will Bryden took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kris Cornforth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lenny Halliday struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Will Bryden didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Universe. In the 65th minute, Black Universe's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Reuben Clarkson fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Crispin North did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-2 to the left of a surprised Derek Atkinson 65 minutes into the match. In the 69th minute Crispin North shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Derek Atkinson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 71st minute, Kris Cornforth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Tonbridge getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Reuben Clarkson hit a great ball. Callum Swain hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Black Universe's Derek Atkinson got control of the ball when Crispin North tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Crispin North had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lenny Halliday kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Ian Drake in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Derek Atkinson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Reuben Clarkson in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Derek Atkinson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Black Universe's Derek Atkinson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Crispin North in the 87th minute of play. If Kris Cornforth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Tonbridge getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Ronnie Gilroy hit a great ball. Black Universe's Derek Atkinson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Black Universe from getting a goal against them. Callum Swain hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Tonbridge's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.