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Shepton Mallet Park
Spectators: 6857 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1857, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Backwell's Bo Mmoh got a free kick in the 9th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Danny Duro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Shepton Mallet United's supporters rose to their feet, but Danny Duro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Yobachi Omogo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Onochie Bature fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Backwell's protests and gave Onochie Bature a yellow card for diving instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Backwell fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 11th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Shepton Mallet United a penalty, 13 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Kent Kuta, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Backwell's Yobachi Omogo. 1-0. Funmilayo Iyekeretin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ahmad Okhumeode Saubana, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Backwell's goalkeeper Yobachi Omogo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Danny Duro took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Yobachi Omogo to make any attempt to save it. 28 minutes into the match, Shepton Mallet United's goal looked a bit too open when Aro Iyekeretin came free, but Funmilayo Iyekeretin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ahmad Okhumeode Saubana in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Funmilayo Iyekeretin saved Shepton Mallet United from getting behind. In the 30th minute, Chiazagomekpele Adekanle hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 35 minutes, Justice Nkut managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Shepton Mallet United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Justice Nkut was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Udokamma Awoyo during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 51 played minutes Backwell got a freekick which was hit by Udokamma Awoyo . Danny Duro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Yobachi Omogo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 58 minutes into the match, Backwell's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmed Nnadozie came free, but Yobachi Omogo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chiazagomekpele Adekanle charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Chiazagomekpele Adekanle the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Backwell booed when Shepton Mallet United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chiazagomekpele Adekanle didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danny Duro in the 65th minute of play forced Backwell's goalkeeper Yobachi Omogo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Backwell getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Iheanacho Nkem hit a great ball. Danny Duro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ahmad Okhumeode Saubana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Funmilayo Iyekeretin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Justice Nkut hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Funmilayo Iyekeretin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aro Iyekeretin in the 89th minute of the match. The supporters of Backwell booed when Shepton Mallet United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chiazagomekpele Adekanle didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ahmad Okhumeode Saubana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ahmad Okhumeode Saubana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. For all the effort they put into the match, the Backwell players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Shepton Mallet United.