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08/09/2057, Top Field, Hitchin, England
FA Cup, Round Q2
Hitchin Vs Pontefract

Hitchin play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: L MacLellan (GK) , C Swavely (CB) , D Doe (CB) , A McAree (CB) , O McNeff (CM) , A Menelaws (CM) , K Ross (CDM) , L McCorquodale (CAM) , M Paisley (RM) , T Davidson (LM) , J Tassi (ST) And the subs are: C Crangle (CB) , I Mahoney (CB) , J Hewitt (CM) , B Ranocchia (CM) , D Higgins (ST)

Pontefract play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Cody (GK) , P McSpadden (CB) , F McCard (CB) , K Connolly (RB) , J Miller (LB) , M Power (CDM) , R Gibson (CAM) , S Lefiami (RM) , D Erwin (LM) , A Skinner (ST) , G Guinness (ST) And the subs are: A Hanegan (CB) , P Murphy (CB) , J McQueen (CM) , I Bird (CM) , I Winstone (ST)
Welcome to Top Field in Hitchin, England where Hitchin Town will face Pontefract.  This is round Q2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2990.

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

6' - Oliver McNeff passes to Lee McCorquodale.  Lee McCorquodale passes to Mark Paisley.  Mark Paisley sees Oliver McNeff making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Oliver McNeff takes the ball.  Oliver McNeff tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Oliver McNeff is first to the ball...Oliver McNeff looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Hitchin!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

6' - Pontefract kick the ball off for the restart.  

13' - Malcolm Power passes to Peter McSpadden.  Oliver McNeff dispossesses Peter McSpadden and takes possession.  Oliver McNeff plays the ball to Kian Ross.  Kian Ross curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Roger Gibson takes possession.  

17' - Duncan Erwin dispossesses Lee McCorquodale and takes possession.  Duncan Erwin spots a run from Alexander Skinner.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Alexander Skinner is able to take the ball.  Alexander Skinner tries to skip around  the advancing Lewis MacLellan...and succeeds!Alexander Skinner attempts to strike the ball into the open goal....but the ball flies wide of the post!

19' - Lewis MacLellan sees a run from Theo Davidson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Theo Davidson is able to control the ball.  Theo Davidson fires a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

23' - Max Cody finds Jim Miller with a short pass.  Jim Miller hits the ball long to Frank McCard.  Frank McCard slides the ball to Roger Gibson.  Roger Gibson spots a run from Gethin Guinness.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Gethin Guinness is caught offside!  

26' - Anton Menelaws plays a short pass to Chris Swavely.  Chris Swavely finds Lee McCorquodale with a long ball.  Lee McCorquodale attempts to beat Sam Lefiami using his skills, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Sam Lefiami the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

28' - Theo Davidson plays a short pass to Mark Paisley.  Mark Paisley crosses the ball, but the ball goes over everyone.  

29' - Lee McCorquodale brings the ball forward, outpacing Kyle Connolly.  

29' - Lee McCorquodale crosses the ball into the box, but Kyle Connolly intercepts and takes possession.  

31' - Kyle Connolly hits the ball long to Jim Miller.  Jim Miller speeds past Anton Menelaws.  

32' - Jim Miller sees Duncan Erwin making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Duncan Erwin is able to control the ball.  Duncan Erwin tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

38' - Jim Miller dispossesses Lee McCorquodale and the ball goes loose.  Chris Swavely finds Kian Ross with a long ball.  Kian Ross whips in a cross, but opposing player Kyle Connolly takes possession.  

40' - Kyle Connolly plays a long pass to Frank McCard.  Kian Ross tackles Frank McCard and gains possession for his team.  Kian Ross spots a run from Lee McCorquodale.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Lee McCorquodale has strayed offside!  

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Frank McCard will come off.  Andy Hanegan joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Oliver McNeff plays the ball to Kian Ross.  Kian Ross sees John Tassi making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter McSpadden is going to be taken off.  Paul Murphy is going to be brought on.  

56' - Roger Gibson fires a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

57' - Lewis MacLellan sees a run from Oliver McNeff.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dominic Doe is going to be taken off.  Ian Mahoney joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Oliver McNeff hits the ball long to Adam McAree.  Adam McAree sees a run from John Tassi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Tassi is able to control the ball.  John Tassi attempts a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Jim Miller is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

65' - Duncan Erwin spots a run from Alexander Skinner.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Alexander Skinner is caught offside!  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alexander Skinner is going to be taken off.  Inigo Winstone is brought on from the bench.  

72' - Roger Gibson plays a short pass to Malcolm Power.  Malcolm Power finds Sam Lefiami with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Sam Lefiami beats Adam McAree.  

73' - Sam Lefiami sees Duncan Erwin making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Duncan Erwin is able to take the ball.  Duncan Erwin tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Duncan Erwin for Pontefract!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

73' - Hitchin kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Adam McAree is going to be taken off.  Clinton Crangle joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Tassi will come off.  Dave Higgins is brought on from the bench.  

86' - Paul Murphy passes to Malcolm Power.  Malcolm Power plays a long pass to Andy Hanegan.  Anton Menelaws tackles Andy Hanegan and the ball goes loose.  Clinton Crangle plays the ball to Theo Davidson.  Theo Davidson sees a run from Mark Paisley.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mark Paisley is able to control the ball.  Mark Paisley strikes the ball...but its wide!

91' - With a turn of pace, Duncan Erwin beats Kian Ross, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Kian Ross.  That will be a freekick for Pontefract.  

92' - Paul Murphy sees a run from Inigo Winstone.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Inigo Winstone has strayed offside!  

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

92' - Hitchin kick the ball off for the restart.  

98' - Ian Mahoney passes to Mark Paisley.  Mark Paisley plays the ball to Ian Mahoney.  Ian Mahoney passes to Lee McCorquodale.  Clinton Crangle plays a long pass to Oliver McNeff.  Oliver McNeff looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Max Cody!  Jim Miller is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

105' - Mark Paisley passes the ball to Ian Mahoney.  Ian Mahoney finds Clinton Crangle with a long pass.  Clinton Crangle sees a run from Dave Higgins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dave Higgins is able to take the ball.  Dave Higgins tries to skip past  the advancing keeper...and succeeds!Dave Higgins attempts to slide the ball into the open goal....but it hits the upright!  Lee McCorquodale is first to the ball...Lee McCorquodale 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 Hitchin.  Dave Higgins will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

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

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

119' - Kyle Connolly finds Roger Gibson with a long pass.  Roger Gibson sees Inigo Winstone making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Theo Davidson will step up to take the first penalty for Hitchin Town.  And Theo Davidson scores!  The ball went in off the post!  That's 1 - 0.
Inigo Winstone will take the next penalty for Pontefract.  And its in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That's 1 - 1.
Anton Menelaws will take the next penalty for Hitchin.  And its been saved by the keeper!
Gethin Guinness will take the next penalty for Pontefract.  And Gethin Guinness puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 1 - 2.
Mark Paisley will take the next penalty for Hitchin.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Kyle Connolly will take the next penalty for Pontefract.  And its been saved by the keeper!
Oliver McNeff will take the next penalty for Hitchin.  And Oliver McNeff scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 2 - 2.
Sam Lefiami will take the next penalty for Pontefract.  And Sam Lefiami scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 3.
Dave Higgins will take the next penalty for Hitchin.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Jim Miller will take the next penalty for Pontefract.  And he scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  It is now 2 - 4.


The match has ended Hitchin Town 1 - 1 Pontefract.  After a penalty shootout, Pontefract are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 2.