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16/08/2031, Bloomfields, Needham Market, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1
Needham Vs Merthyr Tydfil

Needham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Mears (GK) , E Heriot (CB) , B Creighton (CB) , R Akinnifesi (CB) , B Hunter (RB) , H Davidson (LB) , M McLoughlin (CDM) , R Flynn (CAM) , I Watts (RM) , E McCrary (LM) , R Macklem (ST) And the subs are: J Boyce (CB) , D Trevor (CB) , K Buie (CM) , C Veitch (CM) , M Pryce (ST)

Merthyr Tydfil play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Edmiston (GK) , S McDonald (CB) , P Bennett (CB) , R Jernigan (CB) , H Pugh (RB) , L Apted (LB) , M Dougherty (CDM) , G Phillips (CAM) , M Mason (RM) , D Roche (LM) , J Boyce (ST) And the subs are: M Brydon (CB) , J Profit (CB) , J Kennedy (CM) , P Curvis (CM) , D Monhollen (ST)
Welcome to Bloomfields in Needham Market, England where Needham Market will face Merthyr Tydfil.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2191.

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

15' - Ethan McCrary plays a short pass to Richard Flynn.  Richard Flynn sees Rob Macklem making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Rob Macklem is able to take the ball.  Rob Macklem fires a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Richard Flynn pounces on the loose ball...Richard Flynn looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Mark Edmiston!  Steven McDonald is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

16' - Glyn Phillips attempts a shot from outside the area towards goal...and Glyn Phillips scores!  That's a good goal from the Merthyr Tydfil player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

23' - Ethan McCrary chips a long ball to Bruce Creighton.  Bruce Creighton spots a run from Richard Flynn.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Richard Flynn runs on to the ball.  Richard Flynn attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Mark Edmiston deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Needham.  Mark McLoughlin gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Rob Macklem.  Rob Macklem gets above the defence and directs a header attempting to beat Mark Edmiston...but the ball flies over the bar!

29' - Harry Pugh plays a long pass to Ryan Jernigan.  Ryan Jernigan passes to David Roche.  David Roche curves the ball into the box, but Henry Davidson intercepts and takes possession.  

36' - Steven McDonald finds Harry Pugh with a long pass.  Mark McLoughlin dispossesses Harry Pugh and gains possession for his team.  Mark McLoughlin plays a long ball to Henry Davidson.  Henry Davidson takes the ball past David Roche with a turn of pace.  

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

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

50' - Steven McDonald slides the ball to Ryan Jernigan.  Ryan Jernigan plays the ball to Michael Dougherty.  Michael Dougherty passes to Pat Bennett.  Mark McLoughlin successfully tackles Pat Bennett and the ball goes loose.  Needham launch a counter attack.  Rob Macklem spots a run from Richard Flynn.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Richard Flynn has strayed offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Macklem will come off.  Mark Pryce is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark McLoughlin will come off.  Kai Buie is brought on from the bench.  

54' - Michael Dougherty spots a run from Mark Mason.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mark Mason runs on to the ball.  Mark Mason looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edward Heriot will come off.  Jake Boyce is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Tom Mears passes to Richard Flynn.  Richard Flynn chips a long ball to Bruce Creighton.  Bruce Creighton spots a run from Mark Pryce.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Mark Pryce is able to control the ball.  Mark Pryce attempts a shot...but its wide!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Pat Bennett will come off.  Mark Brydon is going to be brought on.  

59' - Mark Edmiston spots a run from Jay Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jay Boyce takes the ball.  Jay Boyce tries to cutback and is able to find Glyn Phillips.  Glyn Phillips tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Merthyr Tydfil.  Jay Boyce will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Glyn Phillips.  Glyn Phillips heads the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

62' - Kai Buie uses his pace to beat Ryan Jernigan, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Needham.  

63' - Mark Pryce steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Harry Pugh intercepts and takes possession.  

73' - Richard Flynn tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Needham.  Iain Watts gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Kai Buie.  Kai Buie jumps up to head the ball down towards the bottom corner...and its in! Its a goal for Needham!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

73' - Merthyr Tydfil kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Glyn Phillips crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Henry Davidson.  

78' - Henry Davidson passes a long ball to Rob Akinnifesi.  Rob Akinnifesi passes to Henry Davidson.  Glyn Phillips tackles Henry Davidson and takes the ball.  Glyn Phillips sees a run from Jay Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Jay Boyce is unable to control the ball!  

80' - Michael Dougherty sees a run from Jay Boyce.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

83' - Richard Flynn plays the ball to Jake Boyce.  Jake Boyce plays a long ball to Ethan McCrary.  Ethan McCrary sees Iain Watts making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Roche will come off.  Philip Curvis is brought on from the bench.  

87' - Mark Brydon plays the ball to Jay Boyce.  Richard Flynn successfully tackles Jay Boyce and gains possession for his team.  Richard Flynn hits the ball long to Kai Buie.  Kai Buie brings the ball forward, outpacing Michael Dougherty.  

89' - Kai Buie takes a shot from long range towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Glyn Phillips manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

90' - Glyn Phillips passes the ball to Jay Boyce.  Jay Boyce speeds past Jake Boyce.  

91' - Jay Boyce crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Richard Flynn.  

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

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

92' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jay Boyce is going to be taken off.  Joel Profit is brought on from the bench.  

94' - Iain Watts looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is tipped around the post by Mark Edmiston!  That will be a corner for  Needham.  Iain Watts gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Kai Buie.  Kai Buie heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

95' - Mark Edmiston sees Mark Mason making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Mark Mason has strayed offside!  

100' - Jake Boyce plays the ball to Ethan McCrary.  Ethan McCrary hits the ball long to Richard Flynn.  Richard Flynn speeds past Glyn Phillips.  

101' - Richard Flynn curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

102' - With a turn of pace, Iain Watts beats Ryan Jernigan.  

103' - Iain Watts curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Kai Buie.  Kai Buie powers a header attempting to beat Mark Edmiston...and Kai Buie scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Needham player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

103' - Merthyr Tydfil kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

107' - Merthyr Tydfil kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - Glyn Phillips uses his pace to beat Rob Akinnifesi.  

111' - Glyn Phillips crosses the ball into the box, but Rob Akinnifesi gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

114' - Iain Watts sees a run from Mark Pryce.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

121' - Michael Dougherty dispossesses Kai Buie and the ball goes loose.  Iain Watts spots a run from Richard Flynn.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Richard Flynn is able to take the ball.  Richard Flynn looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

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



The match has ended Needham Market 2 - 1 Merthyr Tydfil.