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17/08/2030, Merthyr Tydfil Stadium, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1

Merthyr Tydfil Vs Finchley

Merthyr Tydfil play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G MacGuire (GK) , S McDonald (CB) , R Jernigan (CB) , P Bennett (CB) , H Pugh (RB) , L Apted (LB) , M Dougherty (CDM) , G Phillips (CAM) , M Mason (RM) , D Roche (LM) , D Monhollen (ST) And the subs are: J Profit (CB) , M Brydon (CB) , P Curvis (CM) , J Kennedy (CM) , J Boyce (ST)

Finchley play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: I Kyle (GK) , S MacGuire (CB) , J Peterson (CB) , V Cheves (CB) , A Entwistle (RB) , D McSherry (LB) , B Brattain (CDM) , C Skene (CAM) , J Dee (RM) , J Quinlan (LM) , H MacAdam (ST) And the subs are: A Gam (CB) , J Harris (CB) , J Jefferson (CM) , D Hanen (CM) , G Agboneni (ST)

Welcome to Merthyr Tydfil Stadium in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales where Merthyr Tydfil will face Wingate & Finchley FC.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2219.

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

5' - Sam MacGuire spots a run from Craig Skene.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

7' - Glyn Phillips plays a short pass to Michael Dougherty.  Michael Dougherty finds Steven McDonald with a long pass.  Steven McDonald sees a run from Dai Monhollen.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

16' - Steven McDonald hits the ball long to Glyn Phillips.  Glyn Phillips attempts to outskill Sam MacGuire, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Sam MacGuire.  That will be a freekick for Merthyr Tydfil.  

17' - Glyn Phillips stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Dennis McSherry intercepts and takes possession.  

20' - Johnny Peterson hits the ball long to Aeron Entwistle.  Aeron Entwistle curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Harry Pugh.  

24' - Michael Dougherty plays a long ball to Glyn Phillips.  Glyn Phillips uses his pace to beat Vincent Cheves, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Vincent Cheves the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Merthyr Tydfil.  

24' - Glyn Phillips looks like he has picked up an injury.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Glyn Phillips will come off.  Philip Curvis is brought on from the bench.  

25' - Michael Dougherty places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Craig Skene takes possession.  

29' - Michael Dougherty tackles Craig Skene and gains possession for his team.  Merthyr Tydfil attempt a quick counter attack.  Michael Dougherty passes to Philip Curvis.  Philip Curvis passes the ball to David Roche.  David Roche takes the ball past Sam MacGuire with a turn of pace.  

30' - David Roche crosses the ball into the box and finds Philip Curvis.  Philip Curvis attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

34' - John Quinlan successfully tackles Philip Curvis and takes the ball.  John Quinlan brings the ball forward, outpacing Philip Curvis.  

34' - John Quinlan spots a run from Craig Skene.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Craig Skene can't get to the ball!  

38' - Mark Mason finds David Roche with a long ball.  David Roche brings the ball forward, outpacing Vincent Cheves.  

42' - Dai Monhollen plays the ball to David Roche.  David Roche crosses the ball, but Vincent Cheves intercepts the ball.  

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

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Pat Bennett is going to be taken off.  Mark Brydon is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Craig Skene is going to be taken off.  Dylan Hanen joins the game from the bench.  

54' - John Quinlan sees Dylan Hanen making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

57' - Dai Monhollen plays a long pass to Michael Dougherty.  Michael Dougherty spots a run from Philip Curvis.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Philip Curvis is caught offside!  

61' - Johnny Peterson tackles David Roche and the ball goes loose.  Josh Dee fires a shot from outside the area towards goal...and its in! It's a fine goal from Josh Dee for Finchley!  The ball went in off the upright!

62' - Merthyr Tydfil kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Lucas Apted uses his pace to beat Vincent Cheves.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dai Monhollen is going to be taken off.  Joel Profit joins the game from the bench.  

68' - Mark Mason finds Michael Dougherty with a short pass.  Michael Dougherty spots a run from David Roche.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

71' - Dylan Hanen passes to Harry MacAdam.  Harry MacAdam whips in a cross, but Mark Brydon intercepts and clears the ball.  

73' - Harry MacAdam runs with the ball, beating Mark Brydon.  

75' - Harry MacAdam spots a run from Josh Dee.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Josh Dee takes the ball.  Josh Dee attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Gethin MacGuire deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Finchley.  Dylan Hanen will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

82' - Joel Profit tries to use ball skills to beat Johnny Peterson, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

85' - Joel Profit plays the ball to David Roche.  David Roche passes to Joel Profit.  Joel Profit sees Mark Mason making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Mark Mason is able to take the ball.  Mark Mason reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Vincent Cheves intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

88' - Vincent Cheves hits the ball long to Dennis McSherry.  Michael Dougherty dispossesses Dennis McSherry and the ball goes loose.  Josh Dee runs with the ball, beating Ryan Jernigan.  

88' - Josh Dee sees a run from John Quinlan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but John Quinlan can't get to the ball!  

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



The match has ended Merthyr Tydfil 0 - 1 Wingate & Finchley FC.