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13/08/2030, Cressing Road, Braintree, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Braintree Vs Chelmsford City

Braintree play in a 4-5-1 formation, and line up with: G Shea (GK) , G Whelan (CB) , M Yegini (CB) , J Appleby (RB) , B McDermott (LB) , E Anderson (CM) , C Olajuwon (CM) , J Gaddie (CDM) , S Bowar (RM) , S Cadwalader (LM) , F McClafferty (ST) And the subs are: M Marshall (CB) , L Bourne (CB) , A Rees (CM) , J Mullen (CM) , K Elias (ST)

Chelmsford City play in a 4-5-1 formation, and line up with: J McPhail (GK) , M McCance (CB) , E McCorkle (CB) , H McBride (RB) , A MacRae (LB) , D Rees (CM) , M Fairbairn (CM) , M Brody (CDM) , A Smilie (RM) , E Gaya (LM) , B Shira (ST) And the subs are: I Braddick (CB) , R Christy (CB) , A Hanmer (CM) , P Allen (CM) , B Ogilvie (ST)

Welcome to Cressing Road in Braintree, England where Braintree Town will face Chelmsford City.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 4000.

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

4' - Steven Bowar plays a short pass to Edward Anderson.  Edward Anderson plays the ball to Steven Bowar.  Steven Bowar sees a run from Frank McClafferty.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Frank McClafferty is caught offside!  

6' - Frank McClafferty tries to beat Alex MacRae using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

8' - Frank McClafferty tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball hits the post!  Steven Bowar pounces on the loose ball...Steven Bowar looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Steven Bowar for Braintree!  The ball went in off the upright!

9' - Chelmsford City kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Harry McBride passes the ball to Mark Brody.  Mark Brody slides the ball to Alex MacRae.  Alex MacRae passes a long ball to Dave Rees.  Dave Rees slides the ball to Barry Shira.  Barry Shira strikes the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

19' - Alex MacRae plays a long ball to Mark Brody.  Edward Anderson tackles Mark Brody and takes the ball.  Barry Shira tackles Edward Anderson and the ball goes loose.  Chelmsford City attempt a quick counter attack.  Mark Brody crosses the ball, but Connor Olajuwon intercepts the ball.  

28' - Steven Bowar finds Frank McClafferty with a short pass.  Frank McClafferty looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Jonathan McPhail!  Steven Bowar pounces on the loose ball...Steven Bowar tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Jonathan McPhail performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

33' - Edward Anderson attempts to outskill Dave Rees and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

34' - Edward Anderson sees a run from Frank McClafferty.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Frank McClafferty is caught offside!  

35' - Barry Shira plays a long pass to Alex MacRae.  Alex MacRae hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

40' - Bryn McDermott successfully tackles Mark Brody and takes possession.  Braintree attempt a quick counter attack.  Bryn McDermott uses his pace to beat Ed McCorkle.  

40' - Bryn McDermott spots a run from Frank McClafferty.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Frank McClafferty has strayed offside!  

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

45' - Chelmsford City kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Ashley Smilie finds Ewan Gaya with a short pass.  Ewan Gaya finds Harry McBride with a short pass.  Harry McBride plays a long ball to Ashley Smilie.  Ashley Smilie tries to use ball skills to beat Edward Anderson, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

48' - Ashley Smilie sees Barry Shira making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Barry Shira has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jake Gaddie is going to be taken off.  Josh Mullen is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark McCance will come off.  Inigo Braddick joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Edward Anderson sees a run from Frank McClafferty.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Frank McClafferty runs on to the ball.  Frank McClafferty tries to cutback, but Harry McBride intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Frank McClafferty is going to be taken off.  Kian Elias is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Brody is going to be taken off.  Rob Christy is going to be brought on.  

53' - Kian Elias tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edward Anderson is going to be taken off.  Andrew Rees joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Andrew Rees passes to Kian Elias.  Kian Elias spots a run from Connor Olajuwon.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Connor Olajuwon is caught offside!  

62' - John Appleby brings the ball forward, outpacing Ashley Smilie.  

64' - John Appleby hits a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

65' - Jonathan McPhail sees a run from Ashley Smilie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Ashley Smilie  is unable to take the ball down!  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave Rees is going to be taken off.  Paul Allen joins the game from the bench.  

75' - Bryn McDermott successfully tackles Rob Christy and takes possession.  Bryn McDermott brings the ball forward, outpacing Ewan Gaya.  

76' - Bryn McDermott finds Josh Mullen with a long pass.  Josh Mullen curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

77' - Josh Mullen curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

78' - Kian Elias whips in a cross, but Inigo Braddick gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

82' - Ashley Smilie attempts to beat Malcolm Yegini using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

90' - Andrew Rees tackles Barry Shira and gains possession for his team.  Andrew Rees passes a long ball to John Appleby.  Paul Allen tackles John Appleby and the ball goes loose.  Kian Elias brings the ball forward, outpacing Inigo Braddick.  

90' - Kian Elias spots a run from Steven Bowar.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Steven Bowar  is unable to take the ball down!  

91' - Harry McBride takes the ball past Josh Mullen with a turn of pace.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Braintree Town 1 - 0 Chelmsford City.