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25/08/2030, Hurst Cross, Manchester, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Ashton Vs Atherton

Ashton play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: S McCray (GK) , N McCaleb (CB) , L Clery (CB) , P Slight (RB) , W Holme (LB) , O Coppin (CM) , J Kennedy (CM) , L Buckley (CDM) , P Abuchi (CAM) , C Gibson (ST) , M Pewitt (ST) And the subs are: R Slane (CB) , G Bryars (CB) , B Melrose (CM) , G Byrnes (CM) , J Bason (ST)

Atherton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M McCotter (GK) , J Faughn (CB) , G Renton (CB) , J Teagan (RB) , N Hanes (LB) , R Griffiths (CDM) , A Bryde (CAM) , L Cody (RM) , D Harding (LM) , P McWilliam (ST) , J McNeeley (ST) And the subs are: A McClenney (CB) , J Brodrick (CB) , M Pryce (CM) , I Gilland (CM) , G MacIntyre (ST)

Welcome to Hurst Cross in Manchester, England where Ashton United will face Atherton Collieries.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1194.

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

6' - Leighton Buckley tackles Nick Hanes and the ball goes loose.  Ashton try to launch a counter attack.  Mike Pewitt runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Nick Hanes.  That will be a freekick for Ashton.  

7' - Mike Pewitt prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but John Faughn intercepts and clears the ball.  

8' - James Kennedy speeds past Gareth Renton.  

9' - James Kennedy crosses the ball, but Nick Hanes gets there first and clears the ball.  

11' - Colin Gibson tries to use ball skills to beat John Faughn.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Colin Gibson runs with the ball!  

13' - Alen Bryde uses his pace to beat Leighton Buckley.  

15' - Alen Bryde hits the ball from distance...but Stuart McCray deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Atherton.  Paul McWilliam places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but opposing player Peter Slight takes possession.  

16' - John McNeeley spots a run from Alen Bryde.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Alen Bryde  is unable to take the ball down!  

18' - Leon Clery finds Paul Abuchi with a short pass.  Paul Abuchi spots a run from Ollie Coppin.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ollie Coppin takes the ball.  Ollie Coppin tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Matthew McCotter!  

19' - Matthew McCotter sees Paul McWilliam making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Paul Abuchi runs with the ball, beating Jordan Teagan.  

24' - Paul Abuchi spots a run from Mike Pewitt.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Mike Pewitt has strayed offside!  

30' - John McNeeley tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! Its a goal for Atherton!  The keeper had no chance!

31' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Paul Abuchi passes the ball to Leon Clery.  Leon Clery slides the ball to Paul Abuchi.  Paul Abuchi sees a run from James Kennedy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but James Kennedy is unable to control the ball!  

42' - Ollie Coppin sees a run from Paul Abuchi.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Paul Abuchi  is unable to take the ball down!  

45' - Leighton Buckley takes the ball past Alen Bryde with a turn of pace.  

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

46' - Atherton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Neil McCaleb will come off.  Rob Slane joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gareth Renton will come off.  James Brodrick joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Faughn is going to be taken off.  Adam McClenney is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Paul Abuchi attempts to outskill Nick Hanes, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

56' - Paul Abuchi tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

58' - With a turn of pace, Paul McWilliam beats Paul Abuchi, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Paul Abuchi.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ollie Coppin is going to be taken off.  Gethin Byrnes is brought on from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James Kennedy will come off.  Bradley Melrose is going to be brought on.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rhod Griffiths is going to be taken off.  Ian Gilland joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Wayne Holme tackles John McNeeley and gains possession for his team.  Lewis Cody successfully tackles Wayne Holme and gains possession for his team.  Lewis Cody sees John McNeeley making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John McNeeley is able to take the ball.  John McNeeley looks to place the ball past the keeper...and John McNeeley scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Atherton player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

65' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Gethin Byrnes finds Paul Abuchi with a long ball.  Paul Abuchi spots a run from Colin Gibson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Colin Gibson has strayed offside!  

76' - Rob Slane successfully tackles Alen Bryde and the ball goes loose.  Gethin Byrnes plays a long pass to Paul Abuchi.  Paul Abuchi crosses the ball into the box, finding Gethin Byrnes.  Adam McClenney fouls Gethin Byrnes.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Leighton Buckley prepares to take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Leighton Buckley for Ashton!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

76' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Wayne Holme passes a long ball to Paul Abuchi.  Paul Abuchi tries to beat James Brodrick using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

85' - Paul Abuchi tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Paul Abuchi scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Ashton player!  The ball went in off the upright!

86' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Peter Slight dispossesses John McNeeley and the ball goes loose.  Paul McWilliam brings the ball forward, outpacing Gethin Byrnes.  

92' - Paul McWilliam curls in a cross, and manages to find Alen Bryde.  Leon Clery fouls Alen Bryde.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Paul McWilliam prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball down the middle...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ian Gilland pounces on the loose ball...Ian Gilland looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Ian Gilland scores!  Its a goal for Atherton!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!



The match has ended Ashton United 2 - 3 Atherton Collieries.