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Downham Market Stadi
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) In the 2nd minute, Jake Chambers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stefan Marler kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Camron Hilton got free with Alan Kerr in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Downham Market United booed when FC Nevėžis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Piers Rathmell didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 19th minute, Jake Chambers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Blair Bartlett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mark Theakston having to interfere. Downham Market United's Mark Theakston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Blair Bartlett in the 28th minute of play. Mark Theakston stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Piers Rathmell's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. When FC Nevėžis's Blair Bartlett in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Downham Market United's goalie prevented a goal. In the 35th minute Blair Bartlett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mark Theakston saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Downham Market United's Mark Theakston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Piers Rathmell in the 40th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Brian Hurst to strike the kick off in the second half. Downham Market United's Mark Theakston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Billie Monk in the 52nd minute of play. Piers Rathmell 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. Blair Bartlett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mark Theakston having to interfere. Piers Rathmell kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Brian Hurst's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alan Kerr was relentless in the 62nd minute of the game. Piers Rathmell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mark Theakston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Piers Rathmell in the 70th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Brad Bzeu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Blair Bartlett got free with Mark Theakston in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When FC Nevėžis's Piers Rathmell in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Downham Market United's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Downham Market United's zone, Piers Rathmell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mark Theakston came out of the goal and Piers Rathmell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 82 minutes into the game, Stefan Marler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Downham Market United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Nevėžis the free kick. After a rather tough play, Downham Market United's Stefan Marler got a free kick in the 82nd minute. If Piers Rathmell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Piers Rathmell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Mark Theakston tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Blair Bartlett had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 88th minute, Alf Birch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Downham Market United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. FC Nevėžis were clearly better and deserved to take the win.