League

Romford Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 3 minutes into the match, Marian Kaczynski notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Francis House fc's Vic Moxey. Vic Moxey was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Elstree Brigades F.C's Eric Linford got control of the ball when Martin Kear tried to sneak it across the goal line. Vic Moxey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roy Runberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. With his leg Eric Linford managed to avoid a goal in the 11thth minute, when Francis House fc's Martin Kear fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Elstree Brigades F.C getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Lewis Hamilton hit a great ball. Eric Linford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John-Paul Barrow, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 16th match minute, Francis House fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dom Holmes to maneuver through the defense. Marian Kaczynski struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Vic Moxey didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Elstree Brigades F.C. Harvey Townson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Francis House fc defense, Marian Kaczynski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vic Moxey. The Francis House fc fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vic Moxey should have stopped the shot. Lewis Hamilton kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 34 minutes into the game, Rueben Greaves recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Eric Linford. Rueben Greaves showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marian Kaczynski in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vic Moxey saved Francis House fc from getting behind. Elstree Brigades F.C's Eric Linford played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rueben Greaves in the 40th minute of play. Harvey Townson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Rueben Greaves stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Elstree Brigades F.C's Eric Linford played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Kear in the 53rd minute of play. Roy Runberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marian Kaczynski succeeded in the game's 55th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-3. 63 minutes into the game, Francis House fc's Rueben Greaves nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eric Linford made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. The supporters of Elstree Brigades F.C booed when Francis House fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dom Holmes didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Roy Runberg in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vic Moxey saved Francis House fc from getting behind. In the 69th match minute, Francis House fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joey Stayton to maneuver through the defense. Rueben Greaves scored 3-3 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eric Linford, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Lewis Hamilton's late challenge caught a Francis House fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lewis Hamilton helped the player get up and apologised. Lewis Hamilton hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Francis House fc's Vic Moxey got control of the ball when Marian Kaczynski tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Elstree Brigades F.C getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Jay Long hit a great ball. In the 85th minute of the match Beinn Kearney sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Eric Linford skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Marian Kaczynski could shoot a difficult shot in the 88th minute, which Vic Moxey however easily saved by the left post. Francis House fc's Vic Moxey proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Francis House fc from getting a goal against them. Marian Kaczynski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eric Linford showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rueben Greaves in the 96th minute of the match.