League

Clacton Park
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ian Woodier took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Walthamstow's Franz Ferdinand in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clacton City's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Ian Woodier managed to get in a good position for a shot. Walthamstow's supporters rose to their feet, but Ian Woodier was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jerome Clapham breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ian Woodier in the 13th minute of play forced Clacton City's goalkeeper Jerome Clapham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franz Ferdinand sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Mattias Mallaby fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Walthamstow's protests and gave Mattias Mallaby a yellow card for diving instead. After 22 played minutes Walthamstow got a freekick which was hit by Mattias Mallaby. If Ian Woodier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jerome Clapham took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian Woodier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jerome Clapham took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Franz Ferdinand, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ian Woodier in the 43rd minute of play forced Clacton City's goalkeeper Jerome Clapham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ian Woodier recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

54 minutes into the game, Roger Lumb was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Walthamstow's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clacton City the free kick. In the 54th minute, Roger Lumb hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 56 minutes into the game, Denny Barton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Clacton City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Walthamstow the free kick. Denny Barton hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. If Franz Ferdinand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 63 played minutes Ian Woodier rounded Clacton City's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-2. Nicholas Cheetham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeffrey Browne in the 67th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ashley Farrow in the 69th minute of play forced Walthamstow's goalkeeper Nicholas Cheetham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Clacton City booed when Walthamstow was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mattias Mallaby didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Denny Barton's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nicholas Cheetham was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. Ian Woodier fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jerome Clapham having to interfere. Ashley Farrow received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Nicholas Cheetham tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 80th match minute, Walthamstow was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Greg Carragher to maneuver through the defense. Denny Barton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Nicholas Cheetham tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jerome Clapham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian Woodier in the 86th minute of the match. Franz Ferdinand received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Jerome Clapham tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Franz Ferdinand 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ian Woodier in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jerome Clapham saved Clacton City from getting behind. 92 minutes into the match, Clacton City's goal looked a bit too open when Ian Woodier came free, but Jerome Clapham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Clacton City's Jeffrey Browne got a free kick in the 93rd minute. The Walthamstow supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Walthamstow would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.