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04/03/2059, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England, Live on National TV
EFL Trophy, Round QF
Rushden Vs Halifax

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: P Sheenan (GK) , E Rees (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , M Ard (LB) , E McQuillan (CDM) , R Igun (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , C Dimitriou (ST) , M Cavanaugh (ST) And the subs are: T McCown (CB) , P Ormond (CB) , D McWethy (CM) , I Page (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Halifax play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J McWhinney (GK) , J Cavins (CB) , B Latifu (CB) , D Agbebi (CB) , P Gwenn (RB) , M Jones (LB) , M Brown (CDM) , M Cadwallader (CAM) , R McClements (RM) , B Speedy (LM) , L Milleson (ST) And the subs are: B Thomas (CB) , M Rhys (CB) , K Vaill (CM) , J McWilliam (CM) , D Briden (ST)
Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face FC Halifax.  This is round QF of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 29353.

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

5' - Leon Milleson brings the ball forward, outpacing Eupeithes Nicolas.  

6' - Leon Milleson sees a run from Brett Speedy.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Brett Speedy runs on to the ball.  Brett Speedy reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Morgan Ard intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

10' - John Cavins tackles Gareth Meland and the ball goes loose.  Malcolm Brown finds Barry Latifu with a long pass.  Morgan Ard tackles Barry Latifu and the ball goes loose.  Brett Speedy dispossesses Eupeithes Nicolas and takes the ball.  Halifax try to launch a counter attack.  Brett Speedy tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Peter Sheenan gets down to stop the shot!  

16' - Peter Sheenan spots a run from Charles Dimitriou.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Charles Dimitriou runs on to the ball.  Charles Dimitriou reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Declan Agbebi plays a long ball to John Cavins.  John Cavins sees a run from Leon Milleson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Leon Milleson takes the ball.  Leon Milleson attempts the cutback, but Rob McClements is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Morgan Ard plays the ball to Peter Sheenan.  Peter Sheenan passes a long ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland attempts to beat Malcolm Brown using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

22' - Barry Latifu plays a short pass to Declan Agbebi.  Declan Agbebi finds Mervyn Jones with a short pass.  Mervyn Jones speeds past Dominic Pennie.  

22' - Mervyn Jones sees a run from Leon Milleson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

24' - Dominic Pennie plays a long pass to Morgan Ard.  Morgan Ard tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Jamie McWhinney!  

26' - Jamie McWhinney spots a run from Brett Speedy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Brett Speedy is able to take the ball.  Brett Speedy tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

28' - Peter Sheenan plays the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland spots a run from Bradley Stalker.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Bradley Stalker has strayed offside!  

33' - Mervyn Jones passes the ball to John Cavins.  John Cavins passes a long ball to Declan Agbebi.  Declan Agbebi passes to Marc Cadwallader.  Marc Cadwallader passes to Brett Speedy.  Brett Speedy crosses the ball, but the ball goes over everyone.  

42' - Edward McQuillan finds Gareth Meland with a short pass.  Gareth Meland finds Edward McQuillan with a short pass.  Edward McQuillan plays a long pass to Edwyn Rees.  Rob McClements dispossesses Edwyn Rees and the ball goes loose.  Edward McQuillan plays the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland brings the ball forward, outpacing Mervyn Jones.  

42' - Gareth Meland sees a run from Charles Dimitriou.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Charles Dimitriou takes the ball.  Charles Dimitriou reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 

44' - Jamie McWhinney plays the ball to John Cavins.  John Cavins spots a run from Marc Cadwallader.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Cavins is going to be taken off.  Bryan Thomas is going to be brought on.  

62' - Bryan Thomas plays a long pass to Barry Latifu.  Barry Latifu passes to Malcolm Brown.  Malcolm Brown attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Malcolm Brown for Halifax!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

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

65' - Eupeithes Nicolas passes the ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie plays a short pass to Edwyn Rees.  Edwyn Rees sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gareth Meland is able to take the ball.  Gareth Meland attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

68' - Jamie McWhinney slides the ball to Brett Speedy.  Brett Speedy crosses the ball into the box, but Edward McQuillan intercepts the ball.  

70' - Edward McQuillan passes a long ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie spots a run from Gareth Meland.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Gareth Meland has strayed offside!  

73' - Mervyn Jones chips a long ball to Bryan Thomas.  Eupeithes Nicolas successfully tackles Bryan Thomas and takes possession.  Eupeithes Nicolas sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - Mervyn Jones passes the ball to Declan Agbebi.  Declan Agbebi passes the ball to Mervyn Jones.  Mervyn Jones uses his pace to beat Bradley Stalker.  

78' - Mervyn Jones sees a run from Leon Milleson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Leon Milleson takes the ball.  Leon Milleson fires a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Marc Cadwallader is going to be taken off.  Dave Briden is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edwyn Rees is going to be taken off.  Peter Ormond joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dominic Pennie will come off.  Tommy McCown is going to be brought on.  

90' - Mark Hird successfully tackles Bryan Thomas and the ball goes loose.  Declan Agbebi finds Barry Latifu with a short pass.  Barry Latifu slides the ball to Phylip Gwenn.  Edward McQuillan dispossesses Phylip Gwenn and takes possession.  Rushden try to launch a counter attack.  Edward McQuillan plays the ball to Tommy McCown.  Tommy McCown passes the ball to Rex Igun.  Rex Igun takes a shot from long range...and its in! It's a good goal from Rex Igun for Rushden!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

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

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

95' - Tommy McCown passes the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland plays a short pass to Peter Ormond.  Peter Ormond passes the ball to Tommy McCown.  Tommy McCown spots a run from Edward McQuillan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

97' - Mervyn Jones plays a long pass to Dave Briden.  Dave Briden spots a run from Brett Speedy.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Brett Speedy has strayed offside!  

100' - Gareth Meland sees a run from Charles Dimitriou.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charles Dimitriou takes the ball.  Charles Dimitriou attempts the cutback and finds Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Gareth Meland scores!  That's a nice goal from the Rushden player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

101' - Halifax kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

113' - Tommy McCown finds Gareth Meland with a long pass.  Gareth Meland curves the ball into the box, but Malcolm Brown intercepts and takes possession.  

114' - Malcolm Brown sees Leon Milleson making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

117' - Gareth Meland plays a long pass to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker hits a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

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



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 FC Halifax.