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19/08/2056, Neath Stadium, Neath, Wales
FA Cup, Round Q1
Neath Vs Holmfirth

Neath play in a 3-4-3 Def formation, and line up with: G Boyce (GK) , M Umeh (CB) , J Ready (CB) , K Rees (CB) , C Morgan (CM) , M Neagle (CM) , M Finnin (CM) , Z Reith (CDM) , M Coughlin (RW) , R Dee (LW) , J Davis (ST) And the subs are: P Cook (CB) , A Keenor (CB) , S Connell (CM) , L Wayne (CM) , G Islam (ST)

Holmfirth play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: B Rafferty (GK) , R MacLean (CB) , V Heffernan (CB) , S Friel (CB) , D Teel (CM) , J Connolly (CM) , D Neild (CDM) , D Sloas (CAM) , D Malachy (RM) , L Perry (LM) , M Wood (ST) And the subs are: P Fithen (CB) , D Mackintosh (CB) , G Abraham (CM) , M Evans (CM) , D Curvis (ST)
Welcome to Neath Stadium in Neath, Wales where Neath will face Holmfirth.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2854.

1' - Neath kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Zach Reith plays the ball to John Ready.  John Ready plays a short pass to Martyn Neagle.  Martyn Neagle hits the ball long to Kai Rees.  Kai Rees passes to Zach Reith.  Zach Reith attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

9' - Barry Rafferty chips a long ball to Dai Neild.  Dai Neild spots a run from Michael Wood.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Michael Wood takes the ball.  Michael Wood reaches the byline and tries a cutback and the ball reaches Dai Neild.  Dai Neild hits the ball towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

32' - Vince Heffernan spots a run from Leon Perry.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

35' - Zach Reith plays a short pass to John Ready.  John Ready plays a short pass to Zach Reith.  Zach Reith spots a run from Mick Finnin.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mick Finnin takes the ball.  Mick Finnin attempts the cutback, but Vince Heffernan intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

39' - Vince Heffernan slides the ball to Ronald MacLean.  Ronald MacLean passes to Dai Neild.  Dai Neild sees a run from Leon Perry.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Leon Perry has strayed offside!  

44' - Zach Reith hits the ball long to Martyn Neagle.  Martyn Neagle plays the ball to John Davis.  John Davis finds Zach Reith with a short pass.  Zach Reith slides the ball to Martyn Neagle.  Martyn Neagle tries to use ball skills to beat Dai Neild.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Martyn Neagle runs with the ball!  

45' - Martyn Neagle sees a run from Michael Coughlin.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Michael Coughlin takes the ball.  Michael Coughlin hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Holmfirth kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Rodric Dee passes the ball to Mick Finnin.  Mick Finnin finds Michael Coughlin with a short pass.  Michael Coughlin spots a run from Clinton Morgan.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Clinton Morgan is caught offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dai Neild is going to be taken off.  Mike Evans joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Zach Reith sees Michael Coughlin making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Coughlin takes the ball.  Michael Coughlin looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Wood is going to be taken off.  Des Curvis is going to be brought on.  

58' - Barry Rafferty passes a long ball to Dylan Teel.  Dylan Teel spots a run from Leon Perry.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Leon Perry takes the ball.  Leon Perry reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Dylan Teel.  Dylan Teel tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Vince Heffernan will come off.  Paul Fithen is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Morgan Umeh is going to be taken off.  Phylip Cook joins the game from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Davis is going to be taken off.  Gazi Islam is going to be brought on.  

66' - Phylip Cook finds Martyn Neagle with a short pass.  Mike Evans successfully tackles Martyn Neagle and the ball goes loose.  Mick Finnin finds Kai Rees with a long ball.  Kai Rees sees Clinton Morgan making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Clinton Morgan is able to control the ball.  Clinton Morgan shoots...but Barry Rafferty deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Neath.  Zach Reith places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Michael Coughlin.  Michael Coughlin gets above the defence and directs a header towards the top corner...but its over!

71' - James Connolly runs with the ball, beating Zach Reith.  

73' - James Connolly sees a run from Leon Perry.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Leon Perry is able to control the ball.  Leon Perry strikes the ball...but the shot hits the upright!  Kai Rees gets to the ball first and clears.

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Ready is going to be taken off.  Steve Connell joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Rodric Dee tries to beat Dylan Teel using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

78' - Rodric Dee spots a run from Martyn Neagle.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

81' - Leon Perry plays a long ball to Paul Fithen.  Paul Fithen passes to Duncan Sloas.  Duncan Sloas crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Steve Connell takes possession.  

84' - Mike Evans attempts to beat Mick Finnin using his skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Holmfirth.  

85' - Des Curvis places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Kai Rees intercepts and makes a clearance.  

87' - Duncan Sloas sees a run from Des Curvis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Des Curvis is able to take the ball.  Des Curvis shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Neath kick the ball off for the restart.  

94' - Mick Finnin finds Clinton Morgan with a short pass.  Clinton Morgan passes to Zach Reith.  Denton Malachy successfully tackles Zach Reith and takes possession.  Holmfirth attempt a quick counter attack.  Denton Malachy tries to beat Steve Connell using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Denton Malachy runs with the ball!  

98' - Zach Reith spots a run from Clinton Morgan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Clinton Morgan runs on to the ball.  Clinton Morgan attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Barry Rafferty deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Neath.  Zach Reith places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Clinton Morgan.  Clinton Morgan gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Barry Rafferty...but the shot sails over the bar!

102' - Barry Rafferty plays a short pass to Paul Fithen.  Paul Fithen plays a long ball to James Connolly.  Zach Reith tackles James Connolly and takes the ball.  Zach Reith plays a long pass to Kai Rees.  Kai Rees sees Michael Coughlin making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

104' - Leon Perry passes to Dylan Teel.  Dylan Teel sees Duncan Sloas making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Holmfirth kick the ball off for the restart.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Clinton Morgan will step up to take the first penalty for Neath.  And Clinton Morgan puts it in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Leon Perry will take the next penalty for Holmfirth.  But the shot is stopped by the keeper!
Mick Finnin will take the next penalty for Neath.  But the shot goes wide!
Duncan Sloas will take the next penalty for Holmfirth.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Michael Coughlin will take the next penalty for Neath.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 0.
Denton Malachy will take the next penalty for Holmfirth.  But the shot is offtarget!
Zach Reith will take the next penalty for Neath.  And Zach Reith scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So that makes it 3 - 0.
Ronald MacLean will take the next penalty for Holmfirth.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 1.
Martyn Neagle will take the next penalty for Neath.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Mike Evans will take the next penalty for Holmfirth.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!


The match has ended Neath 0 - 0 Holmfirth.  After a penalty shootout, Neath are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 1.