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Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Billy Ingram made the kick off which started today's match. When Shoeburyness AFC's Billy Ingram in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kikhavn FC's goalie prevented a goal. Billy Ingram in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dominik Foster, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Kevin Wallbank struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Dominik Foster didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Shoeburyness AFC. Billy Ingram's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dominik Foster read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th match minute, Kikhavn FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Henry Gerrard to maneuver through the defense. 15 minutes into the match, Kikhavn FC's goalkeeper Dominik Foster had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kevin Wallbank. Kikhavn FC's Dominik Foster proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Kikhavn FC from getting a goal against them. Billy Ingram received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Dominik Foster tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 26 minutes, Sean Wilmott mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kikhavn FC and the Shoeburyness AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Sean Wilmott kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Kevin Wallbank notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Kikhavn FC's Dominik Foster. Dominik Foster was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fraser Ramsay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luke Dobson having to interfere. After 38 played minutes Shoeburyness AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gwyn Barkley. Gav Leather fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luke Dobson having to interfere. Fraser Ramsay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 44th minute, Gav Leather 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fraser Ramsay to make the kick off. When Deon Pickering fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Shoeburyness AFC's protests and gave Deon Pickering a yellow card for diving instead. In the 57th minute, Deon Pickering hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gav Leather could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Luke Dobson made a huge save. If Billy Ingram had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 71 minutes into the game, Shoeburyness AFC's Kevin Wallbank nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dominik Foster made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Dominik Foster showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Billy Ingram in the 77th minute of the match. Dominik Foster showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kevin Wallbank, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Fraser Ramsay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gav Leather sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kevin Wallbank's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dominik Foster read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. A collision led to Shoeburyness AFC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Jeff Coogan hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Shoeburyness AFC had won after a very even match.