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East Grinstead
Spectators: 8500 (Terracing: 6376, Seating: 1955, VIP seats: 169) East Grinstead FC's David Leatherdale started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5thth minute of the game Andy Baird who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but East Grinstead FC's Bob Currie was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 9 minutes into the match, East Grinstead FC's goal looked a bit too open when Andy Baird came free, but Bob Currie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joey Adams in the 12th minute of play forced East Grinstead FC's goalkeeper Bob Currie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the game, Steve Mayall cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Bob Currie was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Newcastle-under-Lyme's Peter Baum got a free kick in the 16th minute. After a rather tough play, Newcastle-under-Lyme's Peter Baum got a free kick in the 18th minute. Andy Baird recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bob Currie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andy Baird, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Andy Baird succeeded in the game's 29th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-2. Bob Currie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joey Adams in the 32nd minute of the match. David Leatherdale hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Steve Mayall's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Bob Currie - 0-3 was put on the score board in the 41st minute. Bob Currie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andy Baird in the 45th minute of play. 47 minutes into the game, Peter Baum was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Newcastle-under-Lyme's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave East Grinstead FC the free kick. After 47 played minutes Newcastle-under-Lyme got a freekick which was hit by Peter Baum.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Andy Baird made a kick off. Newcastle-under-Lyme's Joey Adams got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bob Currie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andy Baird, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Bob Currie made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joey Adams in the 61st minute. Andy Baird sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bob Currie didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 72nd minute, which inside left pole to 0-5. Joey Adams sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Newcastle-under-Lyme made a substitution. Tod Alderdice replaced Joey Adams. Bob Currie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andy Baird, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, East Grinstead FC's David Leatherdale got a free kick in the 84th minute. 85 minutes into the game, Newcastle-under-Lyme's Andy Baird nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bob Currie made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. 88 minutes into the match, East Grinstead FC's goal looked a bit too open when Andy Baird came free, but Bob Currie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Newcastle-under-Lyme's Tod Alderdice in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye East Grinstead FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 94th minute, East Grinstead FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Tod Alderdice fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After 96 played minutes Newcastle-under-Lyme got a freekick which was hit by Peter Baum.