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10/08/2027, Gary Goodson Arena, Folkestone, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Folkestone Vs Matlock

Folkestone play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: E McGuire (GK) , E McClimans (CB) , M Morgan (CB) , H Oni (RB) , A Keefe (LB) , R Ruskin (CDM) , G Neagle (CAM) , I Garrick (RM) , J Kitchener (LM) , L Page (ST) , T Benzie (ST) And the subs are: A Kano (CB) , D Cardia (CB) , T Cour (CM) , J de Beauvoir (CM) , J Glass (ST)

Matlock play in a 3-4-3 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Pugh (GK) , S McVey (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , D Banjo (CB) , G MacCunn (CM) , L Boyce (CM) , P Gwenn (CDM) , H Cleary (CAM) , W McGrath (RW) , K Perkins (LW) , A McCarter (ST) And the subs are: N Brannon (CM) , O Halbert (CDM) , C Cody (LW) , B Mears (LW) , K Logie (ST)

Welcome to Gary Goodson Arena in Folkestone, England where Folkestone Invicta FC will face Matlock Town.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 1270.

1' - Folkestone kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Eric McClimans plays a long pass to Arran Keefe.  Arran Keefe curls in a cross, finding Tobias Benzie.  Tobias Benzie takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

13' - Morgan Pugh finds Sam McVey with a long pass.  Sam McVey passes the ball to Peter Gwenn.  Peter Gwenn curves the ball into the box, finding Hugh Cleary.  Hugh Cleary tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Hugh Cleary for Matlock!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

14' - Folkestone kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - John Kitchener plays a short pass to Eric McClimans.  Eric McClimans passes to Hugh Oni.  Hugh Oni finds Robert Ruskin with a short pass.  Robert Ruskin passes to Arran Keefe.  William McGrath successfully tackles Arran Keefe and takes the ball.  William McGrath looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot hits the upright!  Robert Ruskin gets to the ball first and clears.

19' - With a turn of pace, Tobias Benzie beats Sam McVey.  

20' - Tobias Benzie sees a run from Gus Neagle.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gus Neagle runs on to the ball.  Gus Neagle tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Gus Neagle for Folkestone!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

21' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

26' - Robert Ruskin spots a run from Luke Page.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Luke Page is able to control the ball.  Luke Page attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Peter Gwenn attempts to speed past Luke Page, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

29' - Sam McVey plays a long pass to Hugh Cleary.  Hugh Cleary uses his pace to beat Arran Keefe, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Arran Keefe.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

33' - Folkestone attempt a quick counter attack.  Arran Keefe plays a long ball to Gus Neagle.  Gus Neagle looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

34' - Morgan Pugh spots a run from Peter Gwenn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Peter Gwenn can't get to the ball!  

36' - Hugh Cleary attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

38' - Evan McGuire slides the ball to Hugh Oni.  George MacCunn successfully tackles Hugh Oni and the ball goes loose.  John Kitchener brings the ball forward, outpacing Peter Gwenn.  

39' - John Kitchener spots a run from Tobias Benzie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Tobias Benzie is able to control the ball.  Tobias Benzie tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Morgan Pugh!  

41' - Keith Perkins tackles Arran Keefe and takes the ball.  Keith Perkins sees a run from Alex McCarter.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Alex McCarter is caught offside!  

45' - Tobias Benzie dispossesses Darryl Banjo and the ball goes loose.  Folkestone try to launch a quick counter attack.  Inigo Garrick plays a short pass to Tobias Benzie.  Tobias Benzie sees a run from Luke Page.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Luke Page is able to take the ball.  Luke Page tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Folkestone.  Luke Page will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Hugh Cleary plays a short pass to Peter Gwenn.  Peter Gwenn plays a short pass to Luke Boyce.  With a turn of pace, Luke Boyce beats Robert Ruskin, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out a card...it's red!  Robert Ruskin has been sent off!  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

50' - George MacCunn passes a long ball to Hugh Doyle.  Hugh Doyle plays the ball to Alex McCarter.  Alex McCarter tries to use ball skills to beat Gus Neagle and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

51' - Alex McCarter curves the ball into the box, but Gus Neagle intercepts the ball.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam McVey is going to be taken off.  Ollie Halbert is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Luke Page is going to be taken off.  Joey Glass is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Luke Boyce will come off.  Neil Brannon is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mike Morgan is going to be taken off.  Alen Kano is going to be brought on.  

58' - Gus Neagle sees Tobias Benzie making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Tobias Benzie is able to take the ball.  Tobias Benzie attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

62' - Hugh Cleary spots a run from Neil Brannon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

67' - Darryl Banjo tackles Gus Neagle and gains possession for his team.  Darryl Banjo finds George MacCunn with a short pass.  George MacCunn spots a run from Neil Brannon.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Neil Brannon runs on to the ball.  Neil Brannon tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Neil Brannon for Matlock!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

68' - Folkestone kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Gus Neagle slides the ball to Tobias Benzie.  Tobias Benzie attempts to beat Neil Brannon using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

72' - Tobias Benzie looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

73' - Morgan Pugh runs with the ball, beating Inigo Garrick.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric McClimans will come off.  Dylan Cardia is going to be brought on.  

74' - Morgan Pugh sees Alex McCarter making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Alex McCarter takes the ball.  Alex McCarter shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but Evan McGuire manages to stop the shot!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William McGrath will come off.  Kenzie Logie is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Joey Glass tackles Hugh Doyle and takes possession.  Folkestone attempt a quick counter attack.  Joey Glass plays the ball to John Kitchener.  John Kitchener speeds past Neil Brannon.  

78' - John Kitchener crosses the ball into the box, but Neil Brannon gets there first and clears the ball.  

79' - Hugh Cleary spots a run from Peter Gwenn.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Peter Gwenn can't get to the ball!  

89' - Neil Brannon speeds past Gus Neagle.  

90' - Neil Brannon spots a run from Hugh Cleary.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Hugh Cleary can't get to the ball!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Folkestone Invicta FC 1 - 2 Matlock Town.