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19/11/2037, Birkenhead Stadium, Birkenhead, England
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Birkenhead Vs Rayleigh

Birkenhead play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E Mullane (GK) , A Gam (CB) , B Okonkwo (CB) , D Fettes (CB) , P Asmau (RB) , P Furguson (LB) , R Toshack (CDM) , D Ledingham (CAM) , I Bruce (RM) , P Kerrigan (LM) , R Ancrum (ST) And the subs are: I Grandison (CB) , D Neil (CB) , R Nesbit (CM) , I Quinn (CM) , R Davis (ST)

Rayleigh play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: L Ward (GK) , P Barrack (CB) , A Bower (CB) , D Brunton (CB) , A Furguson (CM) , M McAden (CM) , S Olukokun (CDM) , D Braden (RM) , A Idris (LM) , J Polston (ST) , I James (ST) And the subs are: G Hawley (CB) , L Bryce (CB) , P MacDougal (CM) , M Baines (CM) , L Thomas (ST)

Welcome to Birkenhead Stadium in Birkenhead, England where Birkenhead will face Rayleigh.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 2656.

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

7' - Paul Barrack chips a long ball to Alastair Furguson.  Alastair Furguson sees James Polston making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

12' - Peter Asmau passes a long ball to Dai Ledingham.  Alastair Furguson tackles Dai Ledingham and the ball goes loose.  Dave Braden passes to Sid Olukokun.  Sid Olukokun passes a long ball to Amer Idris.  Amer Idris curves the ball into the box and finds Sid Olukokun.  Sid Olukokun gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

14' - Ewan Mullane finds Andrew Gam with a long pass.  Andrew Gam sees Ricky Ancrum making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ricky Ancrum is able to control the ball.  Ricky Ancrum hits the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ricky Ancrum for Birkenhead!  The keeper had no chance!

14' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Amer Idris passes to Alastair Furguson.  Alastair Furguson plays a short pass to Dave Braden.  Peter Asmau dispossesses Dave Braden and gains possession for his team.  Peter Asmau tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Peter Asmau for Birkenhead!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

18' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Alastair Furguson sees a run from Dave Braden.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dave Braden runs on to the ball.  Dave Braden hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Ewan Mullane!  

27' - Ewan Mullane finds Peter Furguson with a long pass.  Peter Furguson finds Ian Bruce with a long ball.  Ian Bruce whips in a cross, but Mark McAden intercepts and takes possession.  

29' - Mark McAden sees Inigo James making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Inigo James is able to take the ball.  Inigo James shoots, aiming for the top of the net...and Inigo James scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Rayleigh player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

29' - Birkenhead kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Peter Furguson slides the ball to Andrew Gam.  Andrew Gam plays the ball to Dai Ledingham.  Amer Idris successfully tackles Dai Ledingham and takes possession.  Amer Idris slides the ball to Dave Braden.  Dave Braden tries to use ball skills to beat David Fettes and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

34' - Dave Braden attempts to use his skills to beat Andrew Gam, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Rayleigh.  

35' - Dave Braden steps up to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

38' - Bryn Okonkwo plays a long pass to Dai Ledingham.  Dai Ledingham plays a short pass to Ian Bruce.  Ian Bruce tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a superb goal from Ian Bruce for Birkenhead!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

38' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Aron Bower passes the ball to Duncan Brunton.  Duncan Brunton passes the ball to Mark McAden.  Dai Ledingham dispossesses Mark McAden and takes possession.  Birkenhead try to launch a quick counter attack.  Dai Ledingham passes the ball to Peter Kerrigan.  Sid Olukokun successfully tackles Peter Kerrigan and takes the ball.  Sid Olukokun chips a long ball to Paul Barrack.  Paul Barrack whips in a cross and finds Amer Idris.  Amer Idris gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but Ewan Mullane stops the shot!  

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

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

48' - Duncan Brunton finds Sid Olukokun with a short pass.  Sid Olukokun finds Amer Idris with a short pass.  Amer Idris plays a long pass to Sid Olukokun.  Sid Olukokun crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aron Bower will come off.  Greg Hawley is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Ian Bruce tackles Alastair Furguson and the ball goes loose.  James Polston finds Sid Olukokun with a short pass.  Peter Furguson dispossesses Sid Olukokun and takes possession.  Peter Furguson spots a run from Ray Toshack.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

58' - Dave Braden plays a long pass to Alastair Furguson.  Alastair Furguson sees James Polston making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

63' - Ray Toshack sees a run from Peter Kerrigan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Peter Kerrigan takes the ball.  Peter Kerrigan looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Louis Ward!  Sid Olukokun is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

64' - Alastair Furguson sees a run from Inigo James.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Inigo James is able to take the ball.  Inigo James attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Inigo James for Rayleigh!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

68' - Peter Kerrigan passes to Andrew Gam.  Andrew Gam passes to Peter Furguson.  Peter Furguson passes the ball to Bryn Okonkwo.  Bryn Okonkwo passes to Ray Toshack.  Ray Toshack sees a run from Ricky Ancrum.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - Duncan Brunton slides the ball to Mark McAden.  Mark McAden sees Alastair Furguson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alastair Furguson has strayed offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James Polston is going to be taken off.  Mick Baines is brought on from the bench.  

77' - Peter Furguson attempts to hit a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

82' - Mark McAden passes a long ball to Amer Idris.  Amer Idris looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

85' - Sid Olukokun dispossesses Peter Furguson and the ball goes loose.  Mark McAden plays a short pass to Amer Idris.  Bryn Okonkwo tackles Amer Idris and the ball goes loose.  Mark McAden crosses the ball into the box, but Bryn Okonkwo intercepts and takes possession.  

88' - Ray Toshack sees Peter Kerrigan making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Peter Kerrigan is caught offside!  



The match has ended Birkenhead 3 - 2 Rayleigh.