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21/08/2032, Knights Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1
Stratford Vs Hemel Hempstead

Stratford play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Molloy (GK) , K Skene (CB) , J MacLaren (CB) , N Irving (RB) , R Walker (LB) , C Arnott (CDM) , B Milroy (CAM) , M Marn (RM) , M Duffy (LM) , G Dower (ST) , S Kennedy (ST) And the subs are: M Merricks (CB) , S Evans (CB) , M Donoghue (CM) , M Tavoularis (CM) , B McNeilly (ST)

Hemel Hempstead play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Corcoran (GK) , A Crowe (CB) , N McColl (CB) , P Reese (RB) , J Matteson (LB) , M Reese (CDM) , J Routledge (CAM) , R Nash (RM) , N Brogan (LM) , G MacGeorge (ST) , C Fulani (ST) And the subs are: M McGowan (CB) , K Morris (CB) , J Ahearn (CM) , V East (CM) , J Cleland (ST)
Welcome to Knights Lane in Stratford-upon-Avon, England where Stratford Town will face Hemel Hempstead.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 1016.

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

8' - Arthur Crowe hits the ball long to John Routledge.  John Routledge runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Malcolm Duffy.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Malcolm Duffy.  That will be a freekick for Hemel Hempstead.  

11' - Gethin MacGeorge plays the ball to Chris Fulani.  Chris Fulani spots a run from John Routledge.  He attempts to play a throughball, but John Routledge  is unable to take the ball down!  

23' - Brendan Milroy hits the ball long to Kai Skene.  Kai Skene hits the ball long to Malcolm Duffy.  Malcolm Duffy passes the ball to Matt Marn.  Matt Marn attempts to speed past Arthur Crowe, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Arthur Crowe has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Stratford.  

26' - Neil McColl passes the ball to Rhys Nash.  Rhys Nash attempts to beat Roger Walker using his skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Roger Walker.  That will be a freekick for Hemel Hempstead.  

27' - Noel Brogan prepares to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but opposing player Kai Skene takes possession.  

30' - Kai Skene plays a long pass to Roger Walker.  Roger Walker passes to Brendan Milroy.  Brendan Milroy crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Joseph Matteson.  

37' - Stratford attempt to counter.  Neil Irving finds Roger Walker with a long ball.  Roger Walker attempts to speed past John Routledge, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. John Routledge has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Stratford.  

39' - Brendan Milroy runs with the ball, beating Neil McColl.  

40' - Brendan Milroy whips in a cross, but opposing player Arthur Crowe takes possession.  

42' - Arthur Crowe passes to Joseph Matteson.  With a turn of pace, Joseph Matteson beats Charlie Arnott.  

42' - Joseph Matteson sees a run from John Routledge.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but John Routledge is caught offside!  

44' - Brendan Milroy plays a long pass to Neil Irving.  With a turn of pace, Neil Irving beats John Routledge.  

45' - Neil Irving sees a run from Sam Kennedy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Sam Kennedy can't get to the ball!  

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

45' - Hemel Hempstead kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Arthur Crowe plays a short pass to Matt Reese.  Matt Reese takes the ball past Gareth Dower with a turn of pace.  

53' - Matt Reese plays the ball to John Routledge.  John Routledge runs with the ball, beating Gareth Dower.  

53' - John Routledge spots a run from Chris Fulani.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Chris Fulani has strayed offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arthur Crowe is going to be taken off.  Kai Morris is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Peter Reese brings the ball forward, outpacing Charlie Arnott.  

61' - Brendan Milroy tackles Gethin MacGeorge and takes possession.  Brendan Milroy spots a run from Gareth Dower.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Gareth Dower has strayed offside!  

66' - John MacLaren successfully tackles Gethin MacGeorge and gains possession for his team.  John MacLaren plays a long pass to Brendan Milroy.  Brendan Milroy spots a run from Sam Kennedy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Sam Kennedy is caught offside!  

69' - Matt Reese passes a long ball to Kai Morris.  Kai Morris passes the ball to Peter Reese.  Peter Reese crosses the ball, but John MacLaren gets there first and clears the ball.  

72' - Chris Fulani dispossesses Malcolm Duffy and the ball goes loose.  Charlie Arnott passes a long ball to Roger Walker.  Roger Walker crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Fulani will come off.  Jasper Cleland is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Hemel Hempstead attempt a quick counter attack.  Kai Morris plays a short pass to Peter Reese.  Peter Reese finds Neil McColl with a long ball.  Neil McColl slides the ball to John Routledge.  John Routledge tries to beat Brendan Milroy using his ball skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Brendan Milroy the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Hemel Hempstead.  

84' - Matt Reese prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Brendan Milroy gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Neil McColl is going to be taken off.  Michael McGowan is going to be brought on.  

85' - John Routledge spots a run from Rhys Nash.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Rhys Nash is caught offside!  

88' - Brendan Milroy slides the ball to Neil Irving.  Neil Irving chips a long ball to Matt Marn.  Peter Reese successfully tackles Matt Marn and gains possession for his team.  With a turn of pace, Peter Reese beats Sam Kennedy.  

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

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

93' - Kai Skene plays the ball to Neil Irving.  Neil Irving slides the ball to Brendan Milroy.  Brendan Milroy sees Matt Marn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Matt Marn has strayed offside!  

96' - Sam Kennedy spots a run from Gareth Dower.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Gareth Dower has strayed offside!  

106' - Roger Walker finds Kai Skene with a long ball.  Kai Skene plays the ball to Charlie Arnott.  Charlie Arnott attempts to outskill Matt Reese and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

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

106' - Hemel Hempstead kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - Jasper Cleland tries to beat Malcolm Duffy using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Jasper Cleland runs with the ball!  

113' - Jasper Cleland sees John Routledge making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Routledge is able to take the ball.  John Routledge shoots towards goal...but the ball hits the post!  Rhys Nash is first to the ball...Rhys Nash fires a shot towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Malcolm Duffy will step up to take the first penalty for Stratford Town.  But the shot hits the crossbar and bounces out!
Rhys Nash will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
Neil Irving will take the next penalty for Stratford.  But the shot is offtarget!
Jasper Cleland will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Kai Skene will take the next penalty for Stratford.  And Kai Skene scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 1 - 1.
Matt Reese will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 1 - 2.
John MacLaren will take the next penalty for Stratford.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So that makes it 2 - 2.
Michael McGowan will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Gareth Dower will take the next penalty for Stratford.  And Gareth Dower scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 2.
John Routledge will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 3.
Sam Kennedy will take the next penalty for Stratford.  But he only manages to hit the crossbar!
Peter Reese will take the next penalty for Hemel Hempstead.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 4.


The match has ended Stratford Town 0 - 0 Hemel Hempstead.  After a penalty shootout, Hemel Hempstead are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.