League

Guildford
Spectators: 6690 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Brett Horner took the kick off in the first half of the match. Vance Cheetham kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. If Des Timmins had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 12 minutes into the match, Sunderland's goalkeeper CJ Sheehan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wayne Whittaker. CJ Sheehan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vern Lineker, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the match, Guildford AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Brett Horner came free, but Nathanial Hardcastle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 21 minutes, Des Timmins managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sunderland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Des Timmins was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 28th minute, Brett Horner ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nathanial Hardcastle was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Sunderland:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Guildford AFC:s goal. When Wayne Whittaker came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the Guildford AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Wayne Whittaker couldn't finish the play. Wayne Whittaker received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. CJ Sheehan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vern Lineker in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg CJ Sheehan saved Sunderland from getting behind. A collision led to Sunderland getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Basil Pearce hit a great ball. The Guildford AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sunderland were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vern Lineker was the one to do the kick off. Wayne Whittaker struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. CJ Sheehan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guildford AFC. 56 minutes into the match, Guildford AFC's goalkeeper Nathanial Hardcastle had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Des Timmins. Des Timmins in the 62ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nathanial Hardcastle, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 65 minutes into the game, Basil Pearce was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sunderland's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Guildford AFC the free kick. A collision led to Sunderland getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Basil Pearce hit a great ball. Vern Lineker received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. CJ Sheehan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 69 minutes into the match, Sunderland's goal looked a bit too open when Vern Lineker came free, but CJ Sheehan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. CJ Sheehan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vern Lineker, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 79th minute of the game. One of Guildford AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sunderland:s goal. Wayne Whittaker scored 1-2 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of CJ Sheehan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Sunderland booed when Guildford AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steven Forbes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nathanial Hardcastle made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Des Timmins sent off a good shot on target. Nathanial Hardcastle made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Des Timmins sent off a good shot on target. Vern Lineker scored 2-2 in the 101st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of CJ Sheehan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.