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Rochford Park
Spectators: 7400 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Todd Linkletter made the kick off which started today's match. Marek Dobson had great luck who in the 8thth minute grab hold of the ball when Todd Linkletter from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Marek Dobson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Todd Linkletter went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Frank Poynton didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Eddie Renwick went, in the 14th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. After 22 played minutes Southport AFC got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Johnstone. Frank Poynton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ian Hart in the 26th minute of play. Marek Dobson had great luck who in the 29thth minute grab hold of the ball when Todd Linkletter from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. After 30 minutes Southport AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Stevie Argent who took care of the corner kick. Sol Coulshaw hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Tony Brookman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Marek Dobson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of JAKHAR UNITED booed when Southport AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eddie Renwick didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Todd Linkletter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 39th minute, JAKHAR UNITED's Tod Duckworth ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Marek Dobson. Marek Dobson yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. Frank Poynton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jimmy Brindley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 46 minutes into the match, Southport AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Todd Linkletter came free, but Marek Dobson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Jimmy Brindley made the kick off in the second half. Southport AFC's Marek Dobson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Todd Linkletter in the 52nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Todd Linkletter in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marek Dobson saved Southport AFC from getting behind. When Sol Coulshaw fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Southport AFC's protests and gave Sol Coulshaw a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Southport AFC's Sol Coulshaw got a free kick in the 56th minute. Marek Dobson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Todd Linkletter in the 59th minute of play. JAKHAR UNITED's Frank Poynton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jimmy Brindley in the 65th minute of play. Frank Poynton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ian Hart in the 67th minute of play. Sol Coulshaw kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Ivan Johnstone hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. A collision led to JAKHAR UNITED getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Tony Brookman hit a great ball. In the 74th minute Todd Linkletter shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marek Dobson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marek Dobson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Todd Linkletter's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. Tod Duckworth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marek Dobson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Todd Linkletter, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the game, JAKHAR UNITED's Tod Duckworth nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marek Dobson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. When Jimmy Lawton fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored JAKHAR UNITED's protests and gave Jimmy Lawton a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of JAKHAR UNITED booed when Southport AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Johnstone didn't get a good kick on the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Southport AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Tod Duckworth came free, but Marek Dobson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Southport AFC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Ivan Johnstone hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. JAKHAR UNITED had won after a very even match.