League

Woodchurch
Spectators: 6723 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 0) James Sissons kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 4th minute of the match Gerry Black shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Barry Kempson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Woodchurch AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Durkin came free, but Barry Kempson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute Richie Tonkin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Daniel Hassell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dale Carragher kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. If Barry Sharp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With his leg Daniel Hassell managed to avoid a goal in the 21stth minute, when Woodchurch AFC's Richie Tonkin fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. If Felix Tandy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fred Durkin might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Barry Kempson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fred Durkin ran back to his position shaking his head. Fred Durkin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Barry Kempson having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Woodchurch AFC's zone, Felix Tandy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Barry Kempson came out of the goal and Felix Tandy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Barry Kempson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fred Durkin in the 42nd minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Richie Tonkin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Daniel Hassell showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richie Tonkin, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 58 minutes into the game, Heybridge City's Felix Tandy nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Barry Kempson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After having played for 61 minutes, Barry Sharp managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Woodchurch AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Barry Sharp was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Richie Tonkin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Hassell having to interfere. In the 69th minute Fred Durkin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Barry Kempson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Tandy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Barry Kempson made a huge save. Barry Sharp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Barry Sharp fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Hassell having to interfere. Felix Tandy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 87 minutes into the match, Woodchurch AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Durkin came free, but Barry Kempson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Fred Durkin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Heybridge City's supporters rose to their feet, but Fred Durkin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Barry Kempson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.