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Spectators: 8147 (Terracing: 6111, Seating: 1874, VIP seats: 162) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gaz Breeden made the kick off which started today's match. Gerry Smart sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Stuart Dobby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 19 minutes into the match, Sammy Dewhirst had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of William Ramstad. FC Colindale's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sammy Dewhirst was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 25 minutes into the match, Chiswick's Sammy Dewhirst sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that William Ramstad narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Stuart Dobby struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Marlon Darnbrooke didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Colindale. Stuart Dobby received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Marlon Darnbrooke tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 32 minutes into the game, Marty Clarke was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chiswick's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Colindale the free kick. The supporters of FC Colindale booed when Chiswick was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marty Clarke didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stuart Dobby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gaz Breeden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without William Ramstad having to make a save. In the 42nd minute, Gaz Linford hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 43 minutes into the game, one of Chiswick:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

After a rather tough play, Chiswick's Sammy Dewhirst got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 60th minute, Gaz Breeden sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and FC Colindale's William Ramstad didn't even have to move. Sammy Dewhirst charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sammy Dewhirst the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Chiswick's Sammy Dewhirst got a free kick in the 66th minute. After 71 minutes of play, FC Colindale's Stuart Dobby made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marlon Darnbrooke was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience thought a goal was coming when Sammy Dewhirst got free with William Ramstad in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Florian Herzog kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 77th minute, Sammy Dewhirst got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Gaz Breeden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd match minute, FC Colindale was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Drury to maneuver through the defense. William Ramstad made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sammy Dewhirst in the 83rd minute. In the 85th minute, Sammy Dewhirst hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Florian Herzog during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 93 played minutes FC Colindale got a freekick which was hit by Florian Herzog. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. FC Colindale had won after a very even match.