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Folkestone
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Folkestone United's Zikora Bazunu 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zikora Bazunu in the 5th minute of play forced Margate's goalkeeper Tasiu Onwuzuruike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Moshood Adegoke's late challenge caught a Margate's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Moshood Adegoke helped the player get up and apologised. After 7 played minutes Folkestone United got a freekick which was hit by Moshood Adegoke. Tasiu Onwuzuruike made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zikora Bazunu in the 11th minute of play. 14 minutes into the game, Adolphus Enebechi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Wasiu Okpanachi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Adolphus Enebechi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adolphus Enebechi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adolphus Enebechi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wasiu Okpanachi having to interfere. In the 31st minute, Zerenjo Akaruye left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Folkestone United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Raymond Akiti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Raymond Akiti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Raymond Akiti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Margate's supporters rose to their feet, but Raymond Akiti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wasiu Okpanachi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Zikora Bazunu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Folkestone United's supporters rose to their feet, but Zikora Bazunu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tasiu Onwuzuruike breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Wasiu Okpanachi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raymond Akiti, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Akabueze Dickson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Adolphus Enebechi made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Raymond Akiti left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Margate fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. After a defensive mix-up in Folkestone United's zone, Adolphus Enebechi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wasiu Okpanachi came out of the goal and Adolphus Enebechi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 60th minute Zerenjo Akaruye shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tasiu Onwuzuruike saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zikora Bazunu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpected shot in the 64th minute by Adolphus Enebechi got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Akabueze Dickson kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. After 67 played minutes, Folkestone United's Olisaemeka Ayinla shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Tasiu Onwuzuruike came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Folkestone United reached it. After having played for 68 minutes, Zerenjo Akaruye managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Folkestone United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zerenjo Akaruye was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tasiu Onwuzuruike showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zikora Bazunu, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Bosun Ochiagha kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Zikora Bazunu 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. Olisaemeka Ayinla hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Adolphus Enebechi struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Wasiu Okpanachi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Margate. In the 84th minute, Akabueze Dickson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Folkestone United's Moshood Adegoke got his second yellow card of the match in the 86th minute. The referee ordered Moshood Adegoke off the ground. In the 86th match minute, Folkestone United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Moshood Adegoke to maneuver through the defense. Wasiu Okpanachi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolphus Enebechi in the 90th minute of play. Ettah Ladipo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ozoemena Etete's late challenge caught a Folkestone United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ozoemena Etete helped the player get up and apologised. Ozoemena Etete kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. The Folkestone United supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Margate's performance. The match ended with a win for Margate.