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118 Military Grounds
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) When Chesney Houghton fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Goole's protests and gave Chesney Houghton a yellow card for diving instead. In the 3rd match minute, Goole was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chesney Houghton to maneuver through the defense. Jacob Thompson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Geoff Finlay's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. James Higgins struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Jacob Thompson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Goole. Jacob Thompson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from James Higgins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th match minute, Lantham West Police was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Larry Lima to maneuver through the defense. Jacob Thompson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geoff Finlay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, David Knightley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, Goole's Stefan Marriott broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 22nd minute James Higgins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jacob Thompson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jacob Thompson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ray Cowling in the 28th minute of play. Geoff Finlay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jacob Thompson having to interfere. The supporters of Goole booed when Lantham West Police was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wes Winterbine didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Lantham West Police's goalkeeper Jacob Thompson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jacob Thompson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geoff Finlay, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 46thth minute of the game James Higgins who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lantham West Police's Jacob Thompson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Devon Caine during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 47 played minutes Lantham West Police got a freekick which was hit by Devon Caine.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dean Doherty stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. James Higgins 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. A collision led to Lantham West Police getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Larry Lima hit a great ball. 72 minutes into the game, Stefan Marriott threw the ball into play from the sideline. Lantham West Police's Larry Lima quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Lantham West Police's Jacob Thompson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geoff Finlay in the 79th minute of play. Jacob Thompson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geoff Finlay in the 83rd minute of play. After 84 played minutes Lantham West Police got a freekick which was hit by Colin Gibbs. In the 85th minute of the match Stefan Marriott sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jacob Thompson skillfully saved the ball. Jacob Thompson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geoff Finlay in the 87th minute of play. Ray Cowling hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.