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01/04/2031, Wembley Stadium, London, England, Live on National TV
FA Trophy, Semi-Final
Canterbury Vs Braintree

Canterbury play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: E Kemp (GK) , B Beatson (CB) , L Ukaegbu (CB) , N Woodburn (RB) , B Doyle (LB) , S McCord (CM) , R Rees (CDM) , S McCorkle (CDM) , D Wyburn (RW) , M Blood (LW) , F Reid (ST) And the subs are: P Lynne (CB) , F Peart (CB) , P McCathern (CM) , N McClymonds (CM) , R Flynn (ST)

Braintree play in a 4-5-1 formation, and line up with: G Shea (GK) , G Whelan (CB) , M Yegini (CB) , J Appleby (RB) , B McDermott (LB) , J Mullen (CM) , A Rees (CM) , E Anderson (CDM) , S Bowar (RM) , S Cadwalader (LM) , F McClafferty (ST) And the subs are: M Marshall (CB) , C Cook (CB) , C Olajuwon (CM) , S Moriarty (CM) , K Elias (ST)
Welcome to Wembley Stadium in London, England where Canterbury will face Braintree Town.  This is the semi-final of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 22218.

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

5' - Scott McCorkle finds Nicholas Woodburn with a short pass.  Nicholas Woodburn passes to Leo Ukaegbu.  Leo Ukaegbu plays a long pass to Stuart McCord.  Stuart McCord looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Stuart McCord for Canterbury!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

10' - Andrew Rees passes to Bryn McDermott.  Bryn McDermott plays the ball to Andrew Rees.  Andrew Rees passes a long ball to George Whelan.  George Whelan plays a short pass to Frank McClafferty.  Frank McClafferty tries to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Frank McClafferty for Braintree!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

11' - Canterbury kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Frank McClafferty speeds past Leo Ukaegbu.  

15' - Frank McClafferty crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Leo Ukaegbu.  

16' - Leo Ukaegbu finds Bradley Beatson with a long pass.  Bradley Beatson sees Fraser Reid making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Fraser Reid is caught offside!  

19' - Edward Anderson slides the ball to George Whelan.  George Whelan passes to Edward Anderson.  Robert Rees successfully tackles Edward Anderson and takes the ball.  Robert Rees plays a long ball to Billy Doyle.  Billy Doyle attempts a shot from long range towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Billy Doyle for Canterbury!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

20' - Braintree kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Steven Bowar plays the ball to Bryn McDermott.  Bryn McDermott finds Josh Mullen with a short pass.  Bradley Beatson dispossesses Josh Mullen and the ball goes loose.  Scott McCorkle sees Stuart McCord making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Stuart McCord takes the ball.  Stuart McCord fires a shot...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Canterbury.  Stuart McCord will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but Edward Anderson intercepts and takes possession.  

25' - Edward Anderson sees a run from Andrew Rees.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

31' - Robert Rees hits the ball long to Leo Ukaegbu.  Malcolm Yegini successfully tackles Leo Ukaegbu and the ball goes loose.  Stuart McCord speeds past Edward Anderson.  

31' - Stuart McCord sees Fraser Reid making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Fraser Reid has strayed offside!  

40' - George Whelan dispossesses David Wyburn and the ball goes loose.  Stuart McCord plays a short pass to Robert Rees.  Robert Rees looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but it hits the upright!  Josh Mullen manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

45' - Robert Rees sees a run from David Wyburn.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but David Wyburn is caught offside!  

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

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

49' - Edward Anderson passes the ball to Bryn McDermott.  Bryn McDermott plays a short pass to Steven Bowar.  Steven Bowar hits the ball long to John Appleby.  John Appleby spots a run from Frank McClafferty.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Frank McClafferty is able to control the ball.  Frank McClafferty looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Frank McClafferty scores!  That's a nice goal from the Braintree player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

49' - Canterbury kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edward Anderson is going to be taken off.  Colin Cook joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Malcolm Yegini will come off.  Matt Marshall is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Scott McCorkle looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Geoff Shea!  

58' - Geoff Shea passes the ball to Bryn McDermott.  Bryn McDermott attempts to speed past Robert Rees, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Robert Rees.  That will be a freekick for Braintree.  

62' - Frank McClafferty finds Andrew Rees with a long pass.  Andrew Rees slides the ball to Josh Mullen.  Leo Ukaegbu dispossesses Josh Mullen and takes the ball.  Leo Ukaegbu passes to Nicholas Woodburn.  Steven Bowar dispossesses Nicholas Woodburn and the ball goes loose.  Andrew Rees sees Frank McClafferty making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Frank McClafferty is able to take the ball.  Frank McClafferty hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Scott McCorkle manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

67' - Andrew Rees plays a short pass to Josh Mullen.  Bradley Beatson tackles Josh Mullen and takes the ball.  Bradley Beatson finds Stuart McCord with a long pass.  Stuart McCord plays the ball to Fraser Reid.  Fraser Reid attempts to beat Bryn McDermott using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Fraser Reid who takes the ball forward!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Fraser Reid is going to be taken off.  Rhys Flynn is brought on from the bench.  

68' - David Wyburn attempts to beat Bryn McDermott using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andrew Rees is going to be taken off.  Sam Moriarty joins the game from the bench.  

71' - Matt Marshall plays a long pass to Bryn McDermott.  With a turn of pace, Bryn McDermott beats Bradley Beatson.  

72' - Bryn McDermott sees a run from Frank McClafferty.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Frank McClafferty is caught offside!  

77' - Sam Moriarty plays a long ball to George Whelan.  George Whelan plays the ball to Frank McClafferty.  Frank McClafferty spots a run from Josh Mullen.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Josh Mullen can't get to the ball!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Scott McCorkle is going to be taken off.  Paul McCathern is going to be brought on.  

86' - Matt Marshall finds Steven Bowar with a long ball.  Steven Bowar attempts to outskill Robert Rees.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Steven Bowar runs with the ball!  

86' - Steven Bowar sees a run from Sam Moriarty.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Sam Moriarty is unable to control the ball!  

87' - Robert Rees brings the ball forward, outpacing Colin Cook.  

87' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bradley Beatson will come off.  Phil Lynne joins the game from the bench.  

88' - Robert Rees sees Rhys Flynn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Rhys Flynn has strayed offside!  

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

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

102' - Colin Cook finds Matt Marshall with a long pass.  Matt Marshall passes the ball to Steven Bowar.  Steven Bowar sees Frank McClafferty making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Frank McClafferty runs on to the ball.  Frank McClafferty attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Eddie Kemp stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Frank McClafferty is first to the loose ball...Frank McClafferty looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Eddie Kemp!  Robert Rees is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

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

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

113' - Billy Doyle finds Nicholas Woodburn with a long pass.  John Appleby tackles Nicholas Woodburn and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, Bryn McDermott beats Stuart McCord.  

114' - Bryn McDermott spots a run from Frank McClafferty.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Frank McClafferty is caught offside!  

116' - Robert Rees chips a long ball to Paul McCathern.  Paul McCathern sees a run from Mark Blood.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Mark Blood  is unable to take the ball down!  

119' - John Appleby passes a long ball to Matt Marshall.  Matt Marshall slides the ball to Frank McClafferty.  Frank McClafferty attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Phil Lynne is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Phil Lynne will step up to take the first penalty for Canterbury.  And Phil Lynne puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Matt Marshall will take the next penalty for Braintree.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Robert Rees will take the next penalty for Canterbury.  And Robert Rees puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 0.
Bryn McDermott will take the next penalty for Braintree.  And he scores!  The ball went in off the post!  That makes it 2 - 1.
Billy Doyle will take the next penalty for Canterbury.  And its been saved by the keeper!
Frank McClafferty will take the next penalty for Braintree.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 2.
Stuart McCord will take the next penalty for Canterbury.  But his shot is too high!
George Whelan will take the next penalty for Braintree.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So that makes it 2 - 3.
David Wyburn will take the next penalty for Canterbury.  And David Wyburn scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 3.
John Appleby will take the next penalty for Braintree.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Rhys Flynn will take the next penalty for Canterbury.  And Rhys Flynn scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  Now we are on 4 - 3.
Colin Cook will take the next penalty for Braintree.  But his shot strikes the post!


The match has ended Canterbury 2 - 2 Braintree Town.  After a penalty shootout, Canterbury are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.