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14/09/2030, Ruskin Drive, St. Helens, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q2
St. Helens Vs Arnold

St. Helens play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: K Duffy (GK) , G Osanebi (CB) , M Osmond (CB) , B Mabin (CB) , C Oni (RB) , M Aikins (LB) , C Walls (CDM) , B Livingstone (CAM) , C Kane (RM) , A Nicolls (LM) , J Dower (ST) And the subs are: J Egwero (CB) , A Entwistle (CB) , C Hunter (CM) , M Winstone (CM) , B Coats (ST)

Arnold play in a 3-4-3 Def formation, and line up with: I Callahan (GK) , G Mullane (CB) , A Bithell (CB) , A McBeth (CB) , P Fiddes (CM) , A Babajaro (CM) , H Oni (CM) , V Griffin (CDM) , G McBride (RW) , H Roach (LW) , C MacClery (ST) And the subs are: A McCadden (CB) , M McClenny (CB) , N Vicker (CM) , B Donalson (CM) , G MacAskill (ST)
Welcome to Ruskin Drive in St. Helens, England where St. Helens will face Arnold.  This is round Q2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 1720.

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

4' - Corey Kane attempts to use his skills to beat Gareth Mullane.  The opposing player is unable to stop Corey Kane who takes the ball forward!  

4' - Corey Kane sees Bryn Livingstone making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Bryn Livingstone tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Arnie Nicolls pounces on the loose ball...Arnie Nicolls tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

26' - Charles Walls finds Kris Duffy with a short pass.  Kris Duffy finds Gus Osanebi with a short pass.  Gus Osanebi chips a long ball to Michael Osmond.  Michael Osmond passes to Bryn Livingstone.  Bryn Livingstone crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Joe Dower.  Joe Dower directs a header attempting to beat Inigo Callahan...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

29' - Inigo Callahan hits the ball long to Hugh Oni.  Hugh Oni plays a short pass to George McBride.  George McBride plays the ball to Hugh Oni.  Hugh Oni sees Paul Fiddes making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul Fiddes is able to take the ball.  Paul Fiddes tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Paul Fiddes for Arnold!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

30' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Corey Kane passes to Bryn Livingstone.  Bryn Livingstone plays the ball to Mark Aikins.  Mark Aikins plays a long pass to Bryn Livingstone.  Bryn Livingstone uses his pace to beat Paul Fiddes.  

34' - Bryn Livingstone attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

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

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

50' - Aaron Bithell passes to Alexander McBeth.  Alexander McBeth plays a short pass to Vince Griffin.  Vince Griffin finds Adam Babajaro with a short pass.  Adam Babajaro finds Hugh Oni with a short pass.  Michael Osmond successfully tackles Hugh Oni and takes the ball.  Michael Osmond passes to Charles Walls.  Charles Walls plays a long ball to Mark Aikins.  Mark Aikins whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Paul Fiddes.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aaron Bithell is going to be taken off.  Angus McCadden joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bart Mabin will come off.  John Egwero is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alexander McBeth is going to be taken off.  Michael McClenny is going to be brought on.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles Walls is going to be taken off.  Aeron Entwistle is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Paul Fiddes sees a run from Adam Babajaro.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Adam Babajaro is caught offside!  

60' - Joe Dower plays a long pass to Gus Osanebi.  Gus Osanebi passes to Joe Dower.  Joe Dower attempts to outskill Angus McCadden, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for St. Helens.  

61' - Joe Dower will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Corey Kane.  Corey Kane gets above the defence and heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...and Corey Kane scores!  That's a nice goal from the St. Helens player!  The ball went in off the upright!

62' - Arnold kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Hugh Oni slides the ball to Michael McClenny.  Michael McClenny plays the ball to Paul Fiddes.  Paul Fiddes plays a short pass to Gareth Mullane.  Gareth Mullane plays a short pass to Angus McCadden.  Angus McCadden passes the ball to Cole MacClery.  Cole MacClery takes the ball past Aeron Entwistle with a turn of pace.  

67' - Cole MacClery sees Hugh Roach making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Hugh Roach is able to control the ball.  Hugh Roach attempts a shot...and Hugh Roach scores!  That's a fine goal from the Arnold player!  The ball went in off the upright!

67' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Bryn Livingstone passes to Gus Osanebi.  Gus Osanebi plays the ball to Corey Kane.  Corey Kane sees a run from Joe Dower.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Adam Babajaro will come off.  Bryan Donalson is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bryn Livingstone is going to be taken off.  Matt Winstone is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Gus Osanebi spots a run from Joe Dower.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Joe Dower takes the ball.  Joe Dower tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Joe Dower scores!  Its a goal for St. Helens!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

82' - Arnold kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

91' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

96' - Chris Oni finds Matt Winstone with a short pass.  Matt Winstone passes the ball to Mark Aikins.  Mark Aikins plays a short pass to Gus Osanebi.  Gus Osanebi plays the ball to Aeron Entwistle.  Aeron Entwistle plays a long ball to John Egwero.  John Egwero sees Joe Dower making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Joe Dower has strayed offside!  

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

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

110' - Angus McCadden passes the ball to Gareth Mullane.  Gareth Mullane passes to Angus McCadden.  Angus McCadden plays a long ball to Vince Griffin.  Vince Griffin finds Hugh Roach with a short pass.  Hugh Roach tries to beat John Egwero using his ball skills, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Arnold.  

111' - Cole MacClery stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Aeron Entwistle intercepts and makes a clearance.  

116' - Bryan Donalson passes to Hugh Oni.  Hugh Oni finds Michael McClenny with a long pass.  Michael McClenny passes to Bryan Donalson.  Bryan Donalson plays a short pass to Paul Fiddes.  Paul Fiddes spots a run from Cole MacClery.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

119' - John Egwero hits the ball long to Michael Osmond.  Michael Osmond crosses the ball into the box, but Hugh Oni intercepts and clears the ball.  

120' - Joe Dower speeds past Hugh Oni.  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Corey Kane will step up to take the first penalty for St. Helens.  And Corey Kane puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Cole MacClery will take the next penalty for Arnold.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Joe Dower will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But the shot goes wide!
Paul Fiddes will take the next penalty for Arnold.  And Paul Fiddes scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 1 - 1.
Gus Osanebi will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
Gareth Mullane will take the next penalty for Arnold.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Chris Oni will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But his shot is too high!
George McBride will take the next penalty for Arnold.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Mark Aikins will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But his shot is well wide!
Michael McClenny will take the next penalty for Arnold.  But the shot is wide of the target!


The match has ended St. Helens 2 - 2 Arnold.  After a penalty shootout, St. Helens are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 2 - 1.