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03/10/2056, Sandbach Stadium, Sandbach, England
FA Trophy, Round 2
Sandbach Vs Merstham

Sandbach play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: S Ojigwe (GK) , G Cranston (CB) , K Yates (CB) , P MacNab (RB) , J Trevor (LB) , P Garey (CM) , A McAllister (CDM) , D Sava (CDM) , J Mackall (RW) , M Papageorgiou (LW) , J Speirs (ST) And the subs are: B McSween (CB) , O Sheenan (CB) , N Sturani (CM) , A Carran (CM) , R Brannon (ST)

Merstham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: H Nelson (GK) , M Harding (CB) , R McCartney (CB) , J Boak (CB) , P Dredge (RB) , A Monday (LB) , G Leishman (CDM) , A McLeod (CAM) , J Bloyd (RM) , N Golightly (LM) , K McQueen (ST) And the subs are: T Davies (CB) , P Jones (CB) , D Otuwe (CM) , E Rheon (CM) , R Dunstan (ST)
Welcome to Sandbach Stadium in Sandbach, England where Sandbach will face Merstham FC.  This is round 2 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 3000.

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

8' - Jonathan Trevor passes to Alan McAllister.  Alan McAllister plays the ball to Gordon Cranston.  Gordon Cranston plays a long pass to Kai Yates.  Kai Yates passes the ball to David Sava.  David Sava curls in a cross, but Max Harding intercepts and takes possession.  

13' - Phylip Dredge finds Rob McCartney with a long pass.  Rob McCartney slides the ball to Nick Golightly.  With a turn of pace, Nick Golightly beats Jonathan Trevor.  

14' - Nick Golightly sees Antwan McLeod making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Antwan McLeod runs on to the ball.  Antwan McLeod looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

16' - Sam Ojigwe finds Kai Yates with a long ball.  George Leishman successfully tackles Kai Yates and the ball goes loose.  Alen Monday speeds past Alan McAllister.  

17' - Alen Monday sees Antwan McLeod making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Antwan McLeod takes the ball.  Antwan McLeod tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Merstham!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

17' - Sandbach kick the ball off for the restart.  

20' - Alan McAllister passes to Paul Garey.  Paul Garey passes the ball to Gordon Cranston.  Gordon Cranston sees a run from Jack Speirs.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jack Speirs takes the ball.  Jack Speirs looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Henry Nelson!  That will be a corner for  Sandbach.  Jim Mackall gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

23' - Max Harding finds Rob McCartney with a short pass.  David Sava successfully tackles Rob McCartney and the ball goes loose.  Alan McAllister successfully tackles Phylip Dredge and takes the ball.  Sandbach try to launch a counter attack.  Alan McAllister spots a run from Jim Mackall.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Jim Mackall takes the ball.  Jim Mackall strikes the ball towards goal...and Jim Mackall scores!  That's a brilliant goal from the Sandbach player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

24' - Alan McAllister attempts to beat Alan McAllister using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

24' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Max Harding passes to Antwan McLeod.  Antwan McLeod passes to Rob McCartney.  Jack Speirs tackles Rob McCartney and gains possession for his team.  Sandbach launch a counter attack.  Jack Speirs sees Paul Garey making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

33' - Nick Golightly finds Justin Boak with a long pass.  Justin Boak plays a short pass to Antwan McLeod.  Alan McAllister tackles Antwan McLeod and gains possession for his team.  Alan McAllister plays a long ball to Jonathan Trevor.  Jonathan Trevor finds Paul Garey with a short pass.  Paul Garey passes to Mark Papageorgiou.  Mark Papageorgiou tries to beat Justin Boak using his ball skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

33' - Mark Papageorgiou looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

35' - Henry Nelson hits the ball long to Antwan McLeod.  Antwan McLeod tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

38' - Sam Ojigwe finds Paul Garey with a long pass.  Paul Garey sees a run from Mark Papageorgiou.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mark Papageorgiou takes the ball.  Mark Papageorgiou fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Mark Papageorgiou for Sandbach!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

39' - Sandbach kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

48' - Justin Boak spots a run from Antwan McLeod.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Antwan McLeod has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like George Leishman is going to be taken off.  Ethan Rheon joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Nick Golightly plays a long ball to Max Harding.  Max Harding plays the ball to Ethan Rheon.  Ethan Rheon sees a run from Kyle McQueen.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Kyle McQueen takes the ball.  Kyle McQueen hits the ball towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Sava is going to be taken off.  Bruce McSween is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob McCartney is going to be taken off.  Tim Davies joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kyle McQueen is going to be taken off.  Ricky Dunstan joins the game from the bench.  

61' - Alen Monday passes to Ethan Rheon.  Pat MacNab successfully tackles Ethan Rheon and the ball goes loose.  Sandbach attempt a quick counter attack.  Jim Mackall takes the ball past Jordan Bloyd with a turn of pace.  

62' - Jim Mackall sees a run from Jack Speirs.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jack Speirs is able to control the ball.  Jack Speirs fires a shot...but the shot goes wide!

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jonathan Trevor is going to be taken off.  Owen Sheenan is brought on from the bench.  

66' - Mark Papageorgiou spots a run from Paul Garey.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Paul Garey runs on to the ball.  Paul Garey attempts a shot...but its wide!

71' - Henry Nelson plays a long pass to Antwan McLeod.  Antwan McLeod slides the ball to Nick Golightly.  Gordon Cranston successfully tackles Nick Golightly and the ball goes loose.  Ethan Rheon successfully tackles Bruce McSween and takes possession.  Ethan Rheon passes to Jordan Bloyd.  Jim Mackall tackles Jordan Bloyd and takes possession.  Sandbach try to launch a quick counter attack.  With a turn of pace, Jim Mackall beats Max Harding.  

72' - Jim Mackall attempts to outskill Antwan McLeod, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Sandbach.  

73' - Jim Mackall places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Justin Boak intercepts and makes a clearance.  

76' - Ethan Rheon spots a run from Jordan Bloyd.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Jordan Bloyd is able to control the ball.  Jordan Bloyd looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Sam Ojigwe!  Owen Sheenan manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

77' - Alan McAllister attempts to outskill Max Harding.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

80' - Antwan McLeod sees a run from Nick Golightly.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Nick Golightly takes the ball.  Nick Golightly hits the ball...and Nick Golightly scores!  That's a good goal from the Merstham player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

81' - Sandbach kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Bruce McSween passes the ball to Kai Yates.  Kai Yates slides the ball to Gordon Cranston.  Gordon Cranston plays a long ball to Kai Yates.  Kai Yates passes to Jim Mackall.  Jim Mackall plays a short pass to Paul Garey.  Paul Garey passes to Jim Mackall.  Jim Mackall passes to Paul Garey.  Paul Garey plays a short pass to Bruce McSween.  Bruce McSween brings the ball forward, outpacing Phylip Dredge.  

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

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

94' - Owen Sheenan passes to Alan McAllister.  Alan McAllister plays the ball to Pat MacNab.  Pat MacNab sees a run from Jim Mackall.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Jim Mackall takes the ball.  Jim Mackall hits the ball...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

95' - Henry Nelson sees a run from Antwan McLeod.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Antwan McLeod is able to control the ball.  Antwan McLeod attempts the cutback, the ball falling to Nick Golightly.  Nick Golightly attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

97' - Sam Ojigwe sees a run from Bruce McSween.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bruce McSween is able to take the ball.  Bruce McSween attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

101' - Henry Nelson plays a long ball to Nick Golightly.  Gordon Cranston tackles Nick Golightly and takes possession.  Gordon Cranston slides the ball to Pat MacNab.  Jordan Bloyd successfully tackles Pat MacNab and the ball goes loose.  Nick Golightly looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Sam Ojigwe!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Merstham.  Nick Golightly gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Gordon Cranston.  

104' - Gordon Cranston plays a long ball to Kai Yates.  Kai Yates slides the ball to Alan McAllister.  Alan McAllister sees a run from Jack Speirs.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Jack Speirs is caught offside!  

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

107' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - Bruce McSween runs with the ball, beating Ethan Rheon.  

112' - Antwan McLeod sees a run from Nick Golightly.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

118' - Justin Boak sees Antwan McLeod making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Antwan McLeod has strayed offside!  

120' - Jim Mackall plays a long pass to Alan McAllister.  Alan McAllister attempts to outskill Ethan Rheon.  The opposing player is unable to stop Alan McAllister who takes the ball forward!  

120' - Alan McAllister spots a run from Bruce McSween.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Bruce McSween has strayed offside!  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Jim Mackall will step up to take the first penalty for Sandbach.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Max Harding will take the next penalty for Merstham.  And Max Harding scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
Pat MacNab will take the next penalty for Sandbach.  And Pat MacNab puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 1 - 1.
Nick Golightly will take the next penalty for Merstham.  And Nick Golightly scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 1 - 2.
Jack Speirs will take the next penalty for Sandbach.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Jordan Bloyd will take the next penalty for Merstham.  But the shot goes wide!
Mark Papageorgiou will take the next penalty for Sandbach.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Antwan McLeod will take the next penalty for Merstham.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Gordon Cranston will take the next penalty for Sandbach.  But the shot is offtarget!
Justin Boak will take the next penalty for Merstham.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!


The match has ended Sandbach 2 - 2 Merstham FC.  After a penalty shootout, Merstham FC are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 2 - 1.