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28/09/2027, Community Stadium, Horsham, England
FA Trophy, Round 2
Horsham Vs St. Helens

Horsham play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: N Byrnes (GK) , P Mahoney (CB) , J Arras (CB) , P Merricks (RB) , E Leamon (LB) , R McReynolds (CM) , C Butler (CDM) , L Reece (CDM) , C Sorden (RW) , R Gruffudd (LW) , K Johnston (ST) And the subs are: R Miller (CB) , J Carrie (CB) , D McQueen (CM) , D McWaters (CM) , A McCorvey (ST)

St. Helens play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Davis (GK) , B Mabin (CB) , M Osmond (CB) , J Egwero (CB) , C Oni (RB) , M Aikins (LB) , F Sean (CDM) , B Livingstone (CAM) , M Winstone (RM) , A Nicolls (LM) , J Dower (ST) And the subs are: K Forbes (CB) , G Osanebi (CB) , V Whitfield (CM) , C Walls (CM) , N Chisholm (ST)
Welcome to Community Stadium in Horsham, England where Horsham will face St. Helens.  This is round 2 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 2187.

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

5' - Colin Butler slides the ball to Paul Mahoney.  Paul Mahoney passes to Leon Reece.  Leon Reece passes a long ball to Paul Mahoney.  Paul Mahoney plays a short pass to Kai Johnston.  Kai Johnston tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Horsham.  Leon Reece places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Charlie Sorden.  Charlie Sorden directs a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is offtarget!

10' - Phil Merricks finds Jamie Arras with a long pass.  Jamie Arras finds Paul Mahoney with a long ball.  Paul Mahoney passes the ball to Kai Johnston.  Kai Johnston plays a short pass to Leon Reece.  Leon Reece spots a run from Rob McReynolds.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Rob McReynolds is able to take the ball.  Rob McReynolds shoots...but the ball flies wide of the post!

11' - Joey Davis sees a run from Arnie Nicolls.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Arnie Nicolls is able to control the ball.  Arnie Nicolls shoots...and Arnie Nicolls scores!  That's a good goal from the St. Helens player!  The keeper had no chance!

12' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Leon Reece passes the ball to Jamie Arras.  Jamie Arras plays a short pass to Phil Merricks.  Phil Merricks finds Colin Butler with a long ball.  Colin Butler sees Rodric Gruffudd making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Rodric Gruffudd has strayed offside!  

17' - Bryn Livingstone whips in a cross, finding Joe Dower.  Joe Dower gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

18' - Nick Byrnes spots a run from Kai Johnston.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

21' - Bart Mabin passes a long ball to John Egwero.  John Egwero spots a run from Matt Winstone.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Matt Winstone is unable to control the ball!  

23' - Jamie Arras slides the ball to Eddie Leamon.  Felix Sean successfully tackles Eddie Leamon and gains possession for his team.  Felix Sean spots a run from Arnie Nicolls.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

27' - Joe Dower speeds past Phil Merricks.  

27' - Joe Dower sees a run from Arnie Nicolls.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

32' - Leon Reece passes to Eddie Leamon.  Eddie Leamon finds Kai Johnston with a short pass.  Kai Johnston attempts to beat Mark Aikins using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Kai Johnston runs with the ball!  

39' - Paul Mahoney plays a long pass to Leon Reece.  Leon Reece plays a short pass to Kai Johnston.  Michael Osmond successfully tackles Kai Johnston and the ball goes loose.  Colin Butler crosses the ball, but Bryn Livingstone intercepts and takes possession.  

43' - Bryn Livingstone plays a short pass to Arnie Nicolls.  Arnie Nicolls finds Bryn Livingstone with a short pass.  Bryn Livingstone tries to unleash a long range shot...and Bryn Livingstone scores!  Its a goal for St. Helens!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

44' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Arnie Nicolls spots a run from Joe Dower.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Joe Dower has strayed offside!  

52' - Rodric Gruffudd passes the ball to Paul Mahoney.  Paul Mahoney slides the ball to Phil Merricks.  Phil Merricks sees Rodric Gruffudd making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Rodric Gruffudd takes the ball.  Rodric Gruffudd hits the ball towards goal...and Rodric Gruffudd scores!  Its a goal for Horsham!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jamie Arras will come off.  Rex Miller is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Egwero is going to be taken off.  Kenzie Forbes is going to be brought on.  

52' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob McReynolds will come off.  Darryl McWaters joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charlie Sorden is going to be taken off.  Anton McCorvey is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bart Mabin is going to be taken off.  Gus Osanebi is going to be brought on.  

59' - Colin Butler sees Darryl McWaters making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Darryl McWaters runs on to the ball.  Darryl McWaters takes a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

62' - Joey Davis plays a long ball to Bryn Livingstone.  Bryn Livingstone sees a run from Arnie Nicolls.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Arnie Nicolls takes the ball.  Arnie Nicolls attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Felix Sean is going to be taken off.  Charles Walls is going to be brought on.  

66' - Darryl McWaters sees a run from Kai Johnston.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Kai Johnston takes the ball.  Kai Johnston tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

69' - Joey Davis plays a long ball to Mark Aikins.  Rex Miller successfully tackles Mark Aikins and the ball goes loose.  Colin Butler passes the ball to Phil Merricks.  Phil Merricks tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Phil Merricks scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Horsham player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

70' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Chris Oni passes to Gus Osanebi.  Gus Osanebi plays a short pass to Bryn Livingstone.  Bryn Livingstone sees a run from Joe Dower.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Phil Merricks plays the ball to Leon Reece.  Leon Reece hits the ball long to Colin Butler.  Colin Butler crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Charles Walls.  

82' - Leon Reece plays a short pass to Phil Merricks.  Phil Merricks runs with the ball, beating Joe Dower.  

84' - Michael Osmond dispossesses Phil Merricks and takes possession.  Anton McCorvey successfully tackles Michael Osmond and takes the ball.  Horsham attempt a quick counter attack.  Anton McCorvey sees a run from Rodric Gruffudd.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Rodric Gruffudd has strayed offside!  

87' - Colin Butler passes the ball to Darryl McWaters.  Darryl McWaters slides the ball to Leon Reece.  Leon Reece sees a run from Anton McCorvey.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

89' - Leon Reece passes to Rodric Gruffudd.  Rodric Gruffudd tries to beat Michael Osmond using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

90' - Rodric Gruffudd sees Kai Johnston making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kai Johnston takes the ball.  Kai Johnston attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

96' - Kenzie Forbes finds Chris Oni with a long ball.  Chris Oni takes the ball past Phil Merricks with a turn of pace.  

97' - Chris Oni curls in a cross, finding Matt Winstone.  Matt Winstone looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Nick Byrnes manages to stop the shot!  

102' - Nick Byrnes passes a long ball to Rex Miller.  Rex Miller spots a run from Kai Johnston.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Kai Johnston is able to take the ball.  Kai Johnston hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

114' - Kai Johnston slides the ball to Colin Butler.  Colin Butler sees Anton McCorvey making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Anton McCorvey is caught offside!  

117' - Colin Butler sees Darryl McWaters making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Darryl McWaters is able to control the ball.  Darryl McWaters tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Anton McCorvey will step up to take the first penalty for Horsham.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Joe Dower will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That's 1 - 1.
Phil Merricks will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And Phil Merricks scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 2 - 1.
Bryn Livingstone will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But the shot goes wide!
Colin Butler will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And Colin Butler puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 1.
Gus Osanebi will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Leon Reece will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And Leon Reece puts it in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That makes it 4 - 1.
Chris Oni will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  But the shot goes wide!
Kai Johnston will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So its now 5 - 1.
Mark Aikins will take the next penalty for St. Helens.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 5 - 2.


The match has ended Horsham 2 - 2 St. Helens.  After a penalty shootout, Horsham are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 5 - 2.