League

Newham Sports Arena
Spectators: 8605 (Terracing: 6455, Seating: 1979, VIP seats: 171) Plaistow United's Ian Watson started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With splendid footwork Ian Watson arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-0 by the left pole in the game's 3rd minute. When Plaistow United's Ian Watson in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Horfield's goalie prevented a goal. In the 10th minute of the match Plaistow United got a corner. Horfield's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Brynn McMahon ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 11th minute of the match Plaistow United got a corner. Horfield's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Brynn McMahon ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Plaistow United's corner Brynn McMahon fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and John-Paul Snowden quite easily take care of the ball. John-Paul Snowden made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Ian Watson sent off a good shot on target. In the 21st match minute, Horfield was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristopher Best to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Theagenis Ksagorarakis put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Ian Sissons. After 35 minutes of play, Plaistow United's Vasco Freire made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. John-Paul Snowden was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 39th minute, Brynn McMahon fired away a shot that was totally unreachable for John-Paul Snowden. The ball ended up just outside the left post, and Plaistow United's manager could be seen angrily pacing the sidelines. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vasco Freire got free with John-Paul Snowden in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. John-Paul Snowden showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alf Key, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Theagenis Ksagorarakis made a kick off. John-Paul Snowden took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alf Key, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute, Hayden Rashleigh hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. John-Paul Snowden showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ian Watson, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 57 minutes into the match, Horfield's goal looked a bit too open when Alf Key came free, but John-Paul Snowden reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 59 minutes into the game, Plaistow United's Vasco Freire nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. John-Paul Snowden made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Nick Farrow kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. In the 62nd match minute, Horfield was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristopher Best to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Plaistow United's Brynn McMahon sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that John-Paul Snowden narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alf Key scored 6-1 in the 65th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of John-Paul Snowden, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 71st minute, Alf Key left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaistow United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 7-1. Vasco Freire might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over John-Paul Snowden. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vasco Freire ran back to his position shaking his head. John-Paul Snowden showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vasco Freire, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alf Key in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck John-Paul Snowden prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 84th minute, Alf Key left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaistow United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 9-1. When Plaistow United's Brendon Saville in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Horfield's goalie prevented a goal. There was no doubt that Plaistow United were the better team. Plaistow United's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.