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31/12/2026, Rochester Stadium, Rochester, England
Friendly
Rochester Vs Smethwick

Rochester play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Pritchett (GK) , R George (CB) , J Castellanos (CB) , E Hannay (CB) , M McGrath (RB) , C McNichols (LB) , J Kelly (CDM) , M Cummins (CAM) , M Fitzgerald (RM) , P Valle (LM) , C Aird (ST) And the subs are: D Addison (GK) , S Duncan (CB) , L McCracken (CM) , A Brody (CM) , B Buik (ST)

Smethwick play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: I Buchan (GK) , C Irish (CB) , B Mulryan (CB) , S Sproul (CB) , P Orman (RB) , A McAfee (LB) , E Rees (CDM) , I Crail (CAM) , D Murphy (RM) , K Guinness (LM) , O Priddy (ST) And the subs are: S Delany (GK) , P Heffernan (CB) , N McAskill (CM) , A Wallace (CM) , M Glen (ST)
Welcome to Rochester Stadium in Rochester, England where Rochester will face Smethwick.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 363.

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

7' - Karl Guinness curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

11' - Karl Guinness passes to Owen Priddy.  Owen Priddy attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

15' - John Castellanos plays a long ball to Mark Cummins.  Mark Cummins attempts to beat Ian Crail using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

16' - Mark Cummins sees Colin Aird making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

21' - Sam Sproul chips a long ball to Karl Guinness.  Karl Guinness passes to Edmund Rees.  Edmund Rees sees Ian Crail making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ian Crail is able to take the ball.  Ian Crail looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Ian Crail for Smethwick!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

22' - Rochester kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Karl Guinness passes to Edmund Rees.  John Castellanos tackles Edmund Rees and gains possession for his team.  John Castellanos passes a long ball to Richard George.  Richard George passes the ball to John Kelly.  John Kelly sees Colin Aird making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Colin Aird takes the ball.  Colin Aird looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Iain Buchan!  Mark Cummins is first to the loose ball...Mark Cummins attempts a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

31' - Richard George finds John Kelly with a long ball.  John Kelly sees a run from Paul Valle.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - Mark McGrath plays the ball to John Kelly.  John Kelly spots a run from Matthew Fitzgerald.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Matthew Fitzgerald is able to take the ball.  Matthew Fitzgerald takes a shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

41' - Ewan Hannay hits the ball long to Charles McNichols.  Charles McNichols crosses the ball, and manages to find Mark Cummins.  Mark Cummins is brought down by Sam Sproul...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Colin Aird places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

44' - Ewan Hannay plays a long pass to Richard George.  Richard George sees Matthew Fitzgerald making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

51' - Mark Cummins attempts to use his skills to beat Ian Crail and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Valle is going to be taken off.  Aaron Brody is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Ian Crail attempts to outskill Ewan Hannay, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

54' - Ian Crail hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Ian Crail for Smethwick!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

54' - Rochester kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Anthony McAfee is going to be taken off.  Phil Heffernan is going to be brought on.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ewan Hannay will come off.  Stuart Duncan joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Colin Aird hits a shot from outside the area towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Rochester!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

57' - Smethwick kick the ball off for the restart.  

60' - Colin Aird speeds past Phil Heffernan.  

60' - Colin Aird sees Aaron Brody making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Aaron Brody has strayed offside!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Kelly is going to be taken off.  Leon McCracken is going to be brought on.  

62' - Matthew Fitzgerald passes the ball to Mark Cummins.  Ian Crail tackles Mark Cummins and takes possession.  With a turn of pace, Ian Crail beats Aaron Brody, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Aaron Brody has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Smethwick.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Owen Priddy is going to be taken off.  Matthew Glen is going to be brought on.  

64' - Stuart Duncan dispossesses Matthew Glen and takes possession.  Stuart Duncan hits the ball long to Richard George.  Richard George curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Edmund Rees takes possession.  

65' - Colin Aird speeds past Sam Sproul.  

66' - Colin Aird spots a run from Matthew Fitzgerald.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Matthew Fitzgerald is able to control the ball.  Matthew Fitzgerald looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Iain Buchan!  That will be a corner for  Rochester.  Aaron Brody gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but Paul Orman intercepts the ball.  

69' - Paul Orman finds Edmund Rees with a long pass.  Edmund Rees passes the ball to Karl Guinness.  Karl Guinness plays a short pass to Matthew Glen.  Matthew Glen takes the ball past Charles McNichols with a turn of pace.  

69' - Matthew Glen crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Leon McCracken.  

76' - Mark McGrath chips a long ball to Mark Cummins.  Mark Cummins crosses the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

77' - Leon McCracken sees a run from Mark Cummins.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mark Cummins runs on to the ball.  Mark Cummins hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

78' - Ian Crail attempts to beat Stuart Duncan using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

79' - Ian Crail sees Dave Murphy making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Dave Murphy has strayed offside!  

81' - Leon McCracken plays a short pass to Colin Aird.  Colin Aird uses his pace to beat Bryn Mulryan.  

82' - Colin Aird curls in a cross, finding Mark Cummins.  Paul Orman fouls Mark Cummins.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Colin Aird stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but Iain Buchan stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Callum Irish is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

83' - Richard George plays a long ball to John Castellanos.  John Castellanos plays a short pass to Charles McNichols.  Charles McNichols sees Mark Cummins making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Mark Cummins can't get to the ball!  

85' - Callum Irish passes a long ball to Sam Sproul.  Sam Sproul passes the ball to Matthew Glen.  Matthew Glen curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

85' - Matthew Glen brings the ball forward, outpacing Leon McCracken.  

86' - Matthew Glen crosses the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

86' - Karl Guinness curls in a cross, finding Edmund Rees.  Edmund Rees jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...and Edmund Rees scores!  That's a superb goal from the Smethwick player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

87' - Rochester kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Leon McCracken hits the ball long to Aaron Brody.  Aaron Brody curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Bryn Mulryan.  



The match has ended Rochester 1 - 3 Smethwick.