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15/08/2028, Deva Stadium, Chester, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Chester Vs Newport

Chester play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Neave (GK) , M McNicol (CB) , C Speed (CB) , D Weatherley (CB) , A Lawgoch (RB) , L Gubay (LB) , I Llywelyn (CDM) , N Rhys (CAM) , D Goudey (RM) , H Orton (LM) , J Sloan (ST) And the subs are: M Pryce (CB) , J Havard (CB) , D Ostergard (CM) , J McKenna (CM) , M Craddock (ST)

Newport play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Wilde (GK) , T Wyburn (CB) , G Hughes (CB) , T Murray (CB) , R Whitfield (RB) , D Doda (LB) , J Lipton (CDM) , G Davis (CAM) , S Arbuckle (RM) , M Davies (LM) , S Pierson (ST) And the subs are: D Smyth (CB) , H Saidi (CB) , M Fitzgerald (CM) , M Nash (CM) , D McCollister (ST)
Welcome to Deva Stadium in Chester, England where Chester will face Newport.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 6500.

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

9' - Tom Wyburn dispossesses Inigo Llywelyn and the ball goes loose.  Nathan Rhys passes the ball to John Sloan.  John Sloan attempts to use his skills to beat James Lipton and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

10' - John Sloan attempts a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

11' - Ray Wilde sees Steve Pierson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Steve Pierson has strayed offside!  

22' - Danny Weatherley plays a long pass to Marcus McNicol.  Marcus McNicol passes the ball to Harvey Orton.  Harvey Orton passes the ball to Inigo Llywelyn.  Inigo Llywelyn passes a long ball to Louis Gubay.  Louis Gubay sees Dave Goudey making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Dave Goudey is unable to control the ball!  

26' - Gethin Davis spots a run from Steve Pierson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Steve Pierson takes the ball.  Steve Pierson hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Gethin Davis is first to the ball...Gethin Davis tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Gethin Davis for Newport!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

26' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Declan Doda uses his pace to beat Harvey Orton.  

31' - Dave Goudey hits the ball from outside the area...but the shot is offtarget!

42' - Gethin Davis successfully tackles Louis Gubay and takes the ball.  Newport attempt to counter.  Gethin Davis attempts to outskill Danny Weatherley, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

43' - Gethin Davis tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

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

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

49' - James Lipton spots a run from Steve Pierson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Steve Pierson is able to take the ball.  Steve Pierson tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

51' - Michael Neave slides the ball to Dave Goudey.  Dave Goudey tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Dave Goudey scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Chester player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Danny Weatherley is going to be taken off.  Justin Havard joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Sloan is going to be taken off.  Michael Craddock is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Scott Arbuckle will come off.  Malcolm Nash is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tony Murray will come off.  Haaris Saidi joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Cole Speed sees Michael Craddock making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Michael Craddock is caught offside!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Inigo Llywelyn will come off.  David Ostergard joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Gethin Davis looks to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Gethin Davis for Newport!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James Lipton is going to be taken off.  Mel Fitzgerald is going to be brought on.  

61' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Mel Fitzgerald sees a run from Gethin Davis.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Gethin Davis can't get to the ball!  

73' - Justin Havard hits the ball long to Cole Speed.  Cole Speed sees a run from Michael Craddock.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Michael Craddock runs on to the ball.  Michael Craddock fires a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

76' - David Ostergard hits the ball long to Nathan Rhys.  Nathan Rhys fires a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a great goal from Nathan Rhys for Chester!  The keeper had no chance!

77' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Gary Hughes plays the ball to Haaris Saidi.  Haaris Saidi finds Malcolm Nash with a short pass.  Malcolm Nash spots a run from Gethin Davis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Gethin Davis is caught offside!  

82' - Malcolm Nash tries to use ball skills to beat Alun Lawgoch, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

83' - Malcolm Nash passes to Gethin Davis.  Gethin Davis looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Michael Neave!  

85' - David Ostergard uses his pace to beat Gethin Davis.  

88' - Gethin Davis takes the ball past Nathan Rhys with a turn of pace.  

91' - Gethin Davis attempts to use his skills to beat Louis Gubay, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

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

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

93' - Alun Lawgoch passes to David Ostergard.  David Ostergard finds Nathan Rhys with a short pass.  Nathan Rhys sees Michael Craddock making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Michael Craddock is unable to control the ball!  

97' - Michael Craddock plays a short pass to Dave Goudey.  Dave Goudey hits the ball from outside the area...but Ray Wilde stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gethin Davis manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

99' - Malcolm Nash passes to Steve Pierson.  Steve Pierson takes the ball past Alun Lawgoch with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee shows Alun Lawgoch the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Newport.  

100' - Gethin Davis stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

105' - Cole Speed plays a long ball to David Ostergard.  Declan Doda tackles David Ostergard and gains possession for his team.  Declan Doda hits the ball long to Gary Hughes.  Nathan Rhys successfully tackles Gary Hughes and gains possession for his team.  Nathan Rhys passes a long ball to Cole Speed.  Cole Speed curves the ball into the box, but Gary Hughes gets there first and clears the ball.  

106' - Nathan Rhys speeds past Haaris Saidi.  

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

107' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

112' - Michael Davies plays a short pass to Mel Fitzgerald.  Mel Fitzgerald tries to use ball skills to beat Marcus McNicol, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

118' - Harvey Orton sees Nathan Rhys making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nathan Rhys is unable to control the ball!  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Harvey Orton will step up to take the first penalty for Chester.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Gethin Davis will take the next penalty for Newport.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Cole Speed will take the next penalty for Chester.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 1 - 0.
Declan Doda will take the next penalty for Newport.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Louis Gubay will take the next penalty for Chester.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  Now we are on 2 - 0.
Gary Hughes will take the next penalty for Newport.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
David Ostergard will take the next penalty for Chester.  And David Ostergard scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 1.
Malcolm Nash will take the next penalty for Newport.  But he only manages to hit the crossbar!
Nathan Rhys will take the next penalty for Chester.  But he only manages to hit the crossbar!
Steve Pierson will take the next penalty for Newport.  And Steve Pierson puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  It is now 3 - 2.


The match has ended Chester 2 - 2 Newport.  After a penalty shootout, Chester are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.