Official Cup

Stamford Bridge
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Stewart Edworthy made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the game, Sonny Earnshaw was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Harlow AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Chelsea the free kick. The supporters of Real Chelsea booed when Harlow AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sonny Earnshaw didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 6 minutes, Will Sawbridge managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Chelsea's supporters crossed their fingers, but Will Sawbridge was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. John Paul Basham took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stewart Edworthy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Peter Lightfoot kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, Harlow AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Will Sawbridge came free, but Teddy Illingworth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 43 minutes, Will Sawbridge managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Chelsea's supporters crossed their fingers, but Will Sawbridge 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 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tristram Boyce to strike the kick off in the second half. Will Sawbridge fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teddy Illingworth having to interfere. Teddy Illingworth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tristram Boyce in the 60th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tristram Boyce in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teddy Illingworth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stewart Edworthy in the 67th minute of play forced Real Chelsea's goalkeeper John Paul Basham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teddy Illingworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Curtis Watson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Harlow AFC's zone, Tristram Boyce stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Teddy Illingworth came out of the goal and Tristram Boyce tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. John Paul Basham made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sonny Earnshaw in the 77th minute. John Paul Basham stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Stewart Edworthy's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. Stewart Edworthy who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 81stth minute tested the skills of John Paul Basham when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Will Sawbridge fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teddy Illingworth having to interfere. John Paul Basham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stewart Edworthy in the 92nd minute of the match. John Paul Basham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stewart Edworthy in the 95th minute of play. When the referee ended the match the Real Chelsea players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.