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14/08/2033, Darlington Arena, Darlington, England
National League, English National League

Darlington Vs Chester

Darlington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Simpson (GK) , A McCotter (CB) , D Evans (CB) , J Carroll (CB) , R Page (RB) , M Lewis (LB) , J Brody (CDM) , L Bulloch (CAM) , S Braddick (RM) , G Banks (LM) , R McGill (ST) And the subs are: E Ferrier (CB) , E Rummage (CB) , I MacLaren (CM) , I Fisichella (CM) , I Parcells (ST)

Chester play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Braden (GK) , J Flora (CB) , J Havard (CB) , D Weatherley (CB) , M Johnston (RB) , M McVicar (LB) , D Ostergard (CDM) , G Davin (CAM) , I Flynn (RM) , R Haden (LM) , H Fiddes (ST) And the subs are: L Clery (CB) , M Pryce (CB) , G Apted (CM) , M MacKillop (CM) , E Braddick (ST)

Welcome to Darlington Arena in Darlington, England where Darlington will face Chester.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League, English National League.  The attendance is 4291.

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

9' - Jonathan Carroll finds Duncan Evans with a long pass.  Duncan Evans sees Lee Bulloch making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lee Bulloch takes the ball.  Lee Bulloch tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Mark Braden!  

12' - Mark Braden slides the ball to Geoff Davin.  Geoff Davin passes a long ball to Mike Johnston.  Mike Johnston tries to beat Justin Brody using his ball skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Chester.  

13' - Robert Haden will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Justin Brody.  

14' - Justin Brody sees a run from Rob McGill.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Rob McGill has strayed offside!  

16' - Justin Brody sees a run from Rob McGill.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Rob McGill is caught offside!  

20' - Angus McCotter hits the ball long to Robert Page.  Robert Page crosses the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

21' - Rob McGill crosses the ball, but Danny Weatherley intercepts and takes possession.  

23' - Lee Bulloch dispossesses Danny Weatherley and takes possession.  Lee Bulloch sees Gethin Banks making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Gethin Banks takes the ball.  Gethin Banks shoots...and Gethin Banks scores!  Its a goal for Darlington!  The keeper had no chance!

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

29' - Lee Bulloch sees Rob McGill making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Rob McGill takes the ball.  Rob McGill attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Mark Braden deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Darlington.  Gethin Banks gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Justin Brody.  Justin Brody powers a header attempting to beat the keeper...but the ball flies over the bar!

35' - Joseph Flora finds Geoff Davin with a long ball.  Geoff Davin shoots from long range towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

37' - James Simpson sees Lee Bulloch making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Lee Bulloch runs on to the ball.  Lee Bulloch looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

40' - Mark Braden plays the ball to Mark McVicar.  Mark McVicar finds David Ostergard with a long ball.  David Ostergard curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

41' - Hugh Fiddes runs with the ball, beating Justin Brody.  

41' - Hugh Fiddes curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Duncan Evans.  

44' - Robert Haden tackles Duncan Evans and takes possession.  Chester attempt a quick counter attack.  Robert Haden attempts a shot from outside the area...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Chester.  Ian Flynn gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

46' - David Ostergard spots a run from Ian Flynn.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ian Flynn is able to control the ball.  Ian Flynn hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

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

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

49' - Mike Johnston passes the ball to Geoff Davin.  Geoff Davin passes the ball to Ian Flynn.  Ian Flynn tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Duncan Evans is going to be taken off.  Ewan Rummage is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Ostergard is going to be taken off.  Malcolm MacKillop is brought on from the bench.  

52' - Sam Braddick attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Sam Braddick scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Darlington player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

53' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Danny Weatherley will come off.  Leon Clery joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Justin Brody will come off.  Ian MacLaren is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Ian Flynn spots a run from Geoff Davin.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Geoff Davin takes the ball.  Geoff Davin strikes the ball...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Geoff Davin for Chester!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

58' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Ewan Rummage plays a short pass to Sam Braddick.  Sam Braddick attempts to beat Geoff Davin using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

65' - Sam Braddick sees a run from Gethin Banks.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gethin Banks is able to take the ball.  Gethin Banks attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

68' - Mark Braden slides the ball to Geoff Davin.  Geoff Davin plays a long ball to Ian Flynn.  Ian Flynn takes the ball past Robert Page with a turn of pace.  

73' - Angus McCotter finds Lee Bulloch with a long pass.  Lee Bulloch curls in a cross, but Justin Havard intercepts the ball.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Angus McCotter is going to be taken off.  Elliot Ferrier is brought on from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hugh Fiddes will come off.  Elliot Braddick joins the game from the bench.  

76' - Lee Bulloch speeds past Mark McVicar.  

76' - Lee Bulloch tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

83' - Jonathan Carroll passes to Gethin Banks.  Gethin Banks finds Jonathan Carroll with a short pass.  Jonathan Carroll spots a run from Sam Braddick.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Braddick is able to control the ball.  Sam Braddick hits the ball towards goal...but Mark Braden stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gethin Banks is first to the ball...Gethin Banks strikes the ball...but the ball flies wide of the post!



The match has ended Darlington 2 - 1 Chester.