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28/09/2027, Croft Park, Blyth, England
FA Trophy, Round 2
Blyth Spartans Vs Cannock

Blyth Spartans play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , D Flynn (CB) , E Boyle (CB) , A Rhind (RB) , M McCardell (LB) , C Patterson (CM) , B Obia (CM) , R Dolan (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , J Benetollo (LW) , D Onion (ST) And the subs are: S Morris (CB) , C Lynch (CB) , R Hanegan (CM) , C McKay (CM) , I McWhinney (ST)

Cannock play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Brydon (GK) , L Harrower (CB) , H Kyles (CB) , O Hall (RB) , A Bruce (LB) , B McCleese (CDM) , H Ryan (CAM) , E Obiora (RM) , S Abedi (LM) , M Rhys (ST) , K Bryan (ST) And the subs are: J Amokachi (CB) , D Pentland (CB) , D Peavy (CM) , B Deas (CM) , T Ferris (ST)
Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Cannock.  This is round 2 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 2223.

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

4' - Eoin Boyle slides the ball to Mike McCardell.  Mike McCardell passes to Eoin Boyle.  Eoin Boyle plays a long ball to Dan Flynn.  Dan Flynn sees Chris Patterson making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Chris Patterson is able to take the ball.  Chris Patterson tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Bryan McCleese manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

7' - Robert Dolan sees a run from Chris Patterson.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Chris Patterson runs on to the ball.  Chris Patterson takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Blyth Spartans.  James Benetollo places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

9' - James Benetollo passes the ball to Robert Dolan.  Robert Dolan slides the ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson crosses the ball, but Lloyd Harrower intercepts the ball.  

14' - Kai Bryan speeds past Dan Flynn.  

14' - Kai Bryan crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

15' - Kai Bryan sees Ethan Obiora making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ethan Obiora is able to control the ball.  Ethan Obiora strikes the ball...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

16' - Joey McGill sees a run from Brendan Obia.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - Brendan Obia finds Robert Dolan with a short pass.  Robert Dolan plays the ball to Davie Onion.  Davie Onion takes a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but Rhod Brydon gets down to stop the shot!  

44' - Lloyd Harrower successfully tackles Brendan Obia and takes the ball.  Lloyd Harrower plays a long ball to Harry Kyles.  Harry Kyles passes to Ethan Obiora.  Ethan Obiora slides the ball to Bryan McCleese.  Bryan McCleese plays a short pass to Scott Abedi.  Scott Abedi uses his pace to beat Chris Patterson.  

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

46' - Cannock kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Davie Onion tackles Bryan McCleese and gains possession for his team.  Blyth Spartans launch a counter attack.  Harry Kyles tackles Davie Onion and the ball goes loose.  Mike McCardell slides the ball to Robert Dolan.  Robert Dolan spots a run from Chris Patterson.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dan Flynn is going to be taken off.  Steven Morris is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Adam Bruce is going to be taken off.  Dominic Pentland is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Davie Onion will come off.  Chris McKay joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kai Bryan will come off.  Tim Ferris joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Chris Patterson plays a long ball to Alex Rhind.  Alex Rhind curves the ball into the box and finds Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Bryan McCleese is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Harrower is going to be taken off.  Danny Peavy is going to be brought on.  

68' - Danny Peavy plays a short pass to Harry Kyles.  Harry Kyles passes the ball to Bryan McCleese.  Bryan McCleese passes the ball to Hugh Ryan.  Hugh Ryan passes to Mal Rhys.  Mal Rhys attempts to beat Eoin Boyle using his skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Eoin Boyle.That will be a freekick for Cannock.  

69' - Mal Rhys steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Scott Abedi.  Scott Abedi attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Joey McGill manages to stop the shot!  

75' - Hugh Ryan spots a run from Tim Ferris.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Tim Ferris takes the ball.  Tim Ferris strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

77' - Joey McGill sees a run from Brendan Obia.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - Bryan McCleese passes to Tim Ferris.  Tim Ferris finds Scott Abedi with a short pass.  Robert Dolan tackles Scott Abedi and the ball goes loose.  Brendan Obia spots a run from Chris McKay.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Chris McKay has strayed offside!  

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

91' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

99' - Robert Dolan passes to James Benetollo.  James Benetollo sees a run from Chris McKay.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Chris McKay takes the ball.  Chris McKay tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

103' - Chris Patterson plays a short pass to Brendan Obia.  Brendan Obia spots a run from Robert Dolan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Dolan takes the ball.  Robert Dolan looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

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

106' - Cannock kick the ball off for the restart.  

109' - Owen Hall plays a short pass to Bryan McCleese.  Bryan McCleese passes to Harry Kyles.  Harry Kyles passes a long ball to Scott Abedi.  Scott Abedi takes the ball past Alex Rhind with a turn of pace.  

110' - Scott Abedi sees a run from Mal Rhys.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mal Rhys is able to control the ball.  Mal Rhys tries to cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose!  attempts to play the ball long but fails.  

113' - Chris Patterson sees Chris McKay making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Chris McKay is caught offside!  

119' - Ethan Obiora passes the ball to Tim Ferris.  Tim Ferris sees Hugh Ryan making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Brendan Obia will step up to take the first penalty for Blyth Spartans.  And Brendan Obia scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Mal Rhys will take the next penalty for Cannock.  But the shot flies over the bar!
James Benetollo will take the next penalty for Blyth Spartans.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Dominic Pentland will take the next penalty for Cannock.  And Dominic Pentland puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 1 - 1.
Robert Dolan will take the next penalty for Blyth Spartans.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 1.
Hugh Ryan will take the next penalty for Cannock.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Chris McKay will take the next penalty for Blyth Spartans.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Scott Abedi will take the next penalty for Cannock.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 2 - 2.
Dave Rhydderch will take the next penalty for Blyth Spartans.  But the shot is offtarget!
Bryan McCleese will take the next penalty for Cannock.  But the shot goes wide!
Chris Patterson will take the next penalty for Blyth Spartans.  And Chris Patterson scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 2.
Owen Hall will take the next penalty for Cannock.  But the shot is wide of the target!


The match has ended Blyth Spartans 0 - 0 Cannock.  After a penalty shootout, Blyth Spartans are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.