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Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Richie Brooks made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th match minute, WKS ZAWISZA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Cartwright to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Kev Batty from long distance, 6 minutes into the match, got Cliff Haxby's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After a rather tough play, AlcoTeam St Neots FC's Ronan Crowell got a free kick in the 7th minute. Cliff Haxby was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Lucas Beaver. 19 minutes into the match, Leo Tate had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cliff Haxby. WKS ZAWISZA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leo Tate was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After 26 played minutes AlcoTeam St Neots FC got a freekick which was hit by Rod Izzard. After a rather tough play, WKS ZAWISZA's Warren Houlahan got a free kick in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the match, WKS ZAWISZA's goalkeeper Cliff Haxby had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Will Greenfield. Richie Brooks struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Cliff Haxby didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AlcoTeam St Neots FC. 35 minutes into the match, WKS ZAWISZA's goal looked a bit too open when Rod Izzard came free, but Cliff Haxby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Richie Brooks did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 3-0 to the left of a surprised Cliff Haxby 39 minutes into the match. Richie Brooks received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Cliff Haxby came out and tried to block the shot, but Richie Brooks slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 43rd minute. 46 minutes into the game, Rod Izzard was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AlcoTeam St Neots FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave WKS ZAWISZA the free kick. A collision led to AlcoTeam St Neots FC getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Rod Izzard hit a great ball. When WKS ZAWISZA's Zane Machin in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AlcoTeam St Neots FC's goalie prevented a goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

WKS ZAWISZA's Cliff Haxby played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ralph Greenwood in the 54th minute of play. In the 58th minute, AlcoTeam St Neots FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Joseph Basham fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Through an outstanding action, after 61 minutes, Barry Mann successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 64 minutes into the match, WKS ZAWISZA's goal looked a bit too open when Will Greenfield came free, but Cliff Haxby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 70th minute Joseph Basham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Barry Mann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Richie Brooks managed to get in a good position for a shot. AlcoTeam St Neots FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Richie Brooks was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cliff Haxby breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rod Izzard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Zane Machin fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored WKS ZAWISZA's protests and gave Zane Machin a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th match minute, WKS ZAWISZA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nigel Milligan to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kev Batty in the 80th minute of play forced WKS ZAWISZA's goalkeeper Cliff Haxby to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Richie Brooks 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. Cliff Haxby stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Richie Brooks's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kev Batty during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Joseph Basham received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Barry Mann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. There was no doubt that AlcoTeam St Neots FC were the better team. AlcoTeam St Neots FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.