League

Medway Park
Spectators: 6500 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Karl Millman kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, Alf Bartlett left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Willingale Hotspur F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Rochester United's Alec Legzdins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Josh Jordan in the 6th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Louis Summerfield got free with Patrick Housham in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Willingale Hotspur F.C.'s Patrick Housham got control of the ball when Karl Millman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Wesley McMahon kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 10th minute of the match Deon Perryman shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Patrick Housham showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Ritchie Croft fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Willingale Hotspur F.C.'s protests and gave Ritchie Croft a yellow card for diving instead. Ritchie Croft kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Rochester United's Deon Perryman shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 12th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Patrick Housham but with some difficulty. A collision led to Rochester United getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Karl Millman hit a great ball. Alec Legzdins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Connor Little, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 26th minute, Connor Little hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alec Legzdins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lenny Lonsdale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute, Connor Little hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Patrick Housham managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when Rochester United's Karl Millman fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Patrick Housham took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karl Millman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alec Legzdins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josh Jordan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tristram Perkins kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Josh Jordan to strike the kick off in the second half. Josh Jordan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Alec Legzdins when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Rochester United's Alec Legzdins proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Rochester United from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Rochester United booed when Willingale Hotspur F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wesley McMahon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Louis Summerfield took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 56th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Patrick Housham. Willingale Hotspur F.C.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, Josh Jordan notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Rochester United's Alec Legzdins. Alec Legzdins was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Rochester United's Alec Legzdins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lenny Lonsdale in the 64th minute of play. After 66 played minutes Rochester United got a freekick which was hit by Deon Perryman. Alec Legzdins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alf Bartlett, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Tristram Perkins struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Patrick Housham didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rochester United. In the 78th match minute, Willingale Hotspur F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wesley McMahon to maneuver through the defense. 81 minutes into the match, Karl Millman had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Patrick Housham. Willingale Hotspur F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karl Millman was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. The supporters of Willingale Hotspur F.C. booed when Rochester United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Rouse didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute, Willingale Hotspur F.C.'s Kristian Castledine ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Alec Legzdins. Alec Legzdins yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Rochester United's Alec Legzdins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Josh Jordan in the 95th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Willingale Hotspur F.C. walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.