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Gateshead Stadium
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) In the 2nd minute, Thom Henwood hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Elstree Brigades F.C booed when Keighley FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Clare didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th match minute, Keighley FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thom Henwood to maneuver through the defense. Tyrone Fletcher shot a hard long shot which touched the left pole and just rolled over the goal line behind Buster Ashton. 10 minutes into the game was 2-0. In the 18th minute Eric Adamson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eric Linford saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eric Linford took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Revell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Rodney Brennan fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elstree Brigades F.C's protests and gave Rodney Brennan a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Elstree Brigades F.C getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Rodney Brennan hit a great ball. In the 25th minute Sebastian Revell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eric Linford saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eric Linford showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Revell in the 27th minute of the match. Marian Kaczynski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Buster Ashton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Harvey Townson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Buster Ashton having to interfere. Sebastian Revell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sebastian Revell to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roy Runberg in the 53rd minute of play forced Keighley FC's goalkeeper Buster Ashton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 55th match minute, Keighley FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laurence Shakespeare to maneuver through the defense. Marian Kaczynski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Buster Ashton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Buster Ashton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roy Runberg in the 60th minute of play. Roy Runberg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Buster Ashton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Sebastian Revell fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eric Linford having to interfere. Buster Ashton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roy Runberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roy Runberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Buster Ashton having to interfere. In the 74th minute Sebastian Revell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eric Linford saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eric Adamson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lewis Hamilton kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 86thth minute of the game Roy Runberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Keighley FC's Buster Ashton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Elstree Brigades F.C booed when Keighley FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nathanial Braithwaite didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Elstree Brigades F.C's Marian Kaczynski in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Keighley FC's goalie prevented a goal. 92 minutes into the match, Keighley FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roy Runberg came free, but Buster Ashton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Elstree Brigades F.C's zone, Felix Clare stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eric Linford came out of the goal and Felix Clare tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Elstree Brigades F.C's Eric Linford proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to save Elstree Brigades F.C from getting a goal against them. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Elstree Brigades F.C fans cheered their team off the field, for while Keighley FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.