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Match Report
Crosby
Spectators: 6726 (Terracing: 5000,
Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jeremy Hepburn took the kick off in the first half of the match. Crosby's Vince Camfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeremy Hepburn in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Crosby's goal looked a bit too open when Shane Middlewood came free, but Vince Camfield reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 5 in the game by Connor Button from a close distance when the talented Jeff Wild managed to make a qualified save. Newport FC's players were relieved. Jack Tipton kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeremy Hepburn in the 10th minute of play forced Crosby's goalkeeper Vince Camfield to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Newport FC's Jeremy Hepburn got a free kick in the 12th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Connor Button in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeff Wild saved Newport FC from getting behind. Jeff Wild made an important save on a dangerous shot by Connor Button in the 15th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Jeremy Hepburn notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Crosby's Vince Camfield. Vince Camfield was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kev Murtagh in the 24th minute of play forced Crosby's goalkeeper Vince Camfield to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Crosby's Vince Camfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lomas in the 27th minute of play. Jeff Wild made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hugh Morgan in the 28th minute. Crosby's Vince Camfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lomas in the 32nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Newport FC's Joshua Ramsay got a free kick in the 40th minute. Connor Button's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 42ndth minute, Jeff Wild skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Jeff Wild made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Hugh Morgan sent off a good shot on target. 45 minutes into the match, Newport FC's goalkeeper Jeff Wild had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jack Tipton. 47 minutes into the game, Newport FC's Jeremy Hepburn nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vince Camfield made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.
The wind increased when Connor Button made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice moves Kev Murtagh could shoot a difficult shot in the 57th minute, which Vince Camfield however easily saved by the left post. Newport FC's Jeff Wild played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hugh Morgan in the 59th minute of play. Crosby's Vince Camfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeremy Hepburn in the 62nd minute of play. Jeff Wild showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Connor Button, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the match, Newport FC's goal looked a bit too open when Connor Button came free, but Jeff Wild reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Crosby booed when Newport FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pat Fitzsymon didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Crosby's Vince Camfield got control of the ball when Kev Murtagh tried to sneak it across the goal line. Crosby's Vince Camfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lomas in the 76th minute of play. Ivan Lomas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Vince Camfield made a huge save. 80 minutes into the match, Crosby's goal looked a bit too open when Drew Beale came free, but Vince Camfield reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antony Deveraux's late challenge caught a Newport FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Antony Deveraux helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Crosby getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Andy Chalmers hit a great ball. If Hugh Morgan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Newport FC's Jeff Wild played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Rothery in the 92nd minute of play. If Hugh Morgan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Newport FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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