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28/09/2055, Eastleigh Stadium, Eastleigh, England
EFL Trophy, G2
Eastleigh Vs Rushden

Eastleigh play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: M Mollison (GK) , J Kearney (CB) , M Yeoman (CB) , G McDonald (CB) , P Bower (CM) , M Walsh (CM) , D Ikhouria (CAM) , E Ladd (RM) , W Sayer (LM) , P Ward (ST) , D McBeath (ST) And the subs are: J Ochulor (CB) , G Perkins (CB) , O Lodi (CM) , A Murrow (CM) , D Cour (ST)

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: K Bate (GK) , E Rees (CB) , L Health (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , M Ard (LB) , E Nicolas (CDM) , J Speirs (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , M McWethy (ST) And the subs are: B Kelly (CB) , P Leamon (CB) , W Keegan (CM) , I Page (CM) , J Moffet (ST)
Welcome to Eastleigh Stadium in Eastleigh, England where Eastleigh will face AFC Rushden & Diamonds.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 9061.

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

9' - Edmund Ladd spots a run from Dom Ikhouria.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dom Ikhouria is able to take the ball.  Dom Ikhouria looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Dom Ikhouria for Eastleigh!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

9' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Edwyn Rees finds Morgan Ard with a long pass.  Morgan Ard sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Cavanaugh is able to take the ball.  Michael Cavanaugh reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Martin McWethy.  Martin McWethy shoots...and Martin McWethy scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Rushden player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

17' - Eastleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

20' - George McDonald slides the ball to Paul Bower.  Paul Bower passes to George McDonald.  George McDonald sees Dom McBeath making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dom McBeath takes the ball.  Dom McBeath tries to cutback, but Paul Bower overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Edmund Ladd dispossesses Lee Health and takes the ball.  

21' - Edmund Ladd takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Eastleigh.  William Sayer gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but Dominic Pennie intercepts and takes possession.  

26' - Mike Walsh plays the ball to Edmund Ladd.  With a turn of pace, Edmund Ladd beats Edwyn Rees.  

26' - Edmund Ladd crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Dominic Pennie.  

29' - Dominic Pennie finds Edwyn Rees with a short pass.  William Sayer tackles Edwyn Rees and gains possession for his team.  Eastleigh try to launch a counter attack.  William Sayer speeds past Eupeithes Nicolas.  

30' - William Sayer sees a run from Edmund Ladd.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Edmund Ladd is able to take the ball.  Edmund Ladd tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Eastleigh.  William Sayer will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

34' - Bradley Stalker plays a short pass to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas plays a long pass to James Speirs.  James Speirs curls in a cross, finding Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas hits the ball towards goal...but Max Mollison stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...George McDonald is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

40' - Edwyn Rees passes the ball to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas runs with the ball, beating Mike Walsh.  

42' - Eupeithes Nicolas tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

43' - Max Mollison sees a run from Dom McBeath.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Dom McBeath takes the ball.  Dom McBeath tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Eastleigh!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

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

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

48' - Morgan Ard passes the ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie slides the ball to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker spots a run from Martin McWethy.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Martin McWethy is able to take the ball.  Martin McWethy attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Rushden.  Bradley Stalker places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Dom Ikhouria intercepts the ball.  

53' - Joel Kearney spots a run from Mike Walsh.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mike Walsh is able to take the ball.  Mike Walsh hits the ball...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

63' - Dom Ikhouria plays the ball to Paul Ward.  Paul Ward finds Dom Ikhouria with a short pass.  Dom Ikhouria passes to Dom McBeath.  Morgan Ard tackles Dom McBeath and takes the ball.  Morgan Ard finds Lee Health with a long ball.  Lee Health plays the ball to Michael Cavanaugh.  Michael Cavanaugh plays a short pass to James Speirs.  James Speirs plays a long pass to Lee Health.  Lee Health spots a run from Martin McWethy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Martin McWethy is caught offside!  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Ward will come off.  Alen Murrow is brought on from the bench.  

73' - Paul Bower speeds past Eupeithes Nicolas.  

75' - Paul Bower finds Dom Ikhouria with a long ball.  Dom Ikhouria brings the ball forward, outpacing Eupeithes Nicolas.  

76' - Dom Ikhouria sees Alen Murrow making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Alen Murrow runs on to the ball.  Alen Murrow tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Alen Murrow scores!  Its a goal for Eastleigh!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

76' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Eupeithes Nicolas slides the ball to Edwyn Rees.  Edwyn Rees passes the ball to Lee Health.  Lee Health sees Martin McWethy making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Martin McWethy takes the ball.  Martin McWethy hits a shot...but its wide!

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Jacob Moffet is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  George McDonald will come off.  Josh Ochulor is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edwyn Rees is going to be taken off.  Phylip Leamon is going to be brought on.  

85' - Phylip Leamon finds James Speirs with a short pass.  James Speirs sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gareth Meland runs on to the ball.  Gareth Meland attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Dom Ikhouria gets to the ball first and clears.

89' - William Sayer slides the ball to Mike Walsh.  Mike Walsh crosses the ball, and manages to find Paul Bower.  Paul Bower powers a header towards goal...but the shot is saved by Kian Bate!  

91' - Kian Bate spots a run from Bradley Stalker.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bradley Stalker is able to control the ball.  Bradley Stalker attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Max Mollison deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Rushden.  Bradley Stalker places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but Max Mollison stops the shot!  

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



The match has ended Eastleigh 3 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds.