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04/09/2025, Rayleigh Stadium, Rayleigh, England
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Rayleigh Vs Chatham

Rayleigh play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: R Souter (GK) , L Turner (CB) , M Bell (CB) , P Gracie (RB) , S Nee (LB) , M Wayne (CM) , D Martin (CDM) , S Gaddis (CDM) , F Lawgoch (RM) , M Hearn (LM) , H McGuire (ST) And the subs are: O Phillips (GK) , M Kazemi (CB) , A Idris (CM) , I James (CM) , M Baines (ST)

Chatham play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A McWilliam (GK) , O Kelly (CB) , P McGrath (CB) , L Trevor (RB) , D Fidler (LB) , L Hopkins (CDM) , J Coleman (CAM) , A Rhys (RM) , I Prichard (LM) , P Hetrick (ST) , E MacFarlane (ST) And the subs are: D Tighe (GK) , S Keane (CB) , P McNiven (CM) , M Abercrombie (CM) , G McCosh (ST)

Welcome to Rayleigh Stadium in Rayleigh, England where Rayleigh will face Chatham.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 1425.

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

12' - Lee Trevor chips a long ball to Ollie Kelly.  Phil Gracie dispossesses Ollie Kelly and takes possession.  Phil Gracie plays a long pass to Marcus Bell.  Marcus Bell plays a short pass to Marc Wayne.  Marc Wayne sees a run from Fraser Lawgoch.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Fraser Lawgoch is able to control the ball.  Fraser Lawgoch attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Adam McWilliam deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Rayleigh.  Marc Wayne places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Sam Gaddis.  Sam Gaddis gets his head to the ball hoping to beat Adam McWilliam...but the shot is offtarget!

14' - Ethan MacFarlane curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

17' - Sam Nee plays a long pass to Dylan Martin.  Dylan Martin passes the ball to Harry McGuire.  Harry McGuire looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Adam McWilliam!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Rayleigh.  Marc Wayne places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Harry McGuire.  Harry McGuire directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Lewys Hopkins manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

24' - Harry McGuire curves the ball into the box and finds Dylan Martin.  Dylan Martin is brought down by David Fidler...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Harry McGuire will take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the top corner...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Rayleigh.  Marc Wayne places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Sam Gaddis.  David Fidler fouls Sam Gaddis.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Harry McGuire steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

26' - Adam McWilliam finds Peter McGrath with a long pass.  Peter McGrath plays a short pass to Ethan MacFarlane.  Ethan MacFarlane sees a run from Jasper Coleman.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Jasper Coleman is caught offside!  

35' - Marcus Bell finds Dylan Martin with a long ball.  Dylan Martin sees Harry McGuire making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Harry McGuire runs on to the ball.  Harry McGuire takes a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Jasper Coleman plays the ball to Ethan MacFarlane.  Ethan MacFarlane curves the ball into the box, but Leighton Turner intercepts and takes possession.  

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

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

49' - Phil Gracie plays a short pass to Dylan Martin.  Dylan Martin passes to Sam Gaddis.  Sam Gaddis spots a run from Marc Wayne.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Marc Wayne is able to control the ball.  Marc Wayne looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lewys Hopkins will come off.  Michael Abercrombie is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marc Wayne will come off.  Amer Idris is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ethan MacFarlane will come off.  Gus McCosh joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alun Rhys is going to be taken off.  Paul McNiven is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Marcus Bell is going to be taken off.  Mohsin Kazemi is going to be brought on.  

54' - Dylan Martin dispossesses Ollie Kelly and the ball goes loose.  Dylan Martin sees Harry McGuire making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Harry McGuire runs on to the ball.  Harry McGuire looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Harry McGuire scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Rayleigh player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

55' - Chatham kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Harry McGuire is going to be taken off.  Mick Baines is going to be brought on.  

56' - Gus McCosh whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Leighton Turner.  

61' - Phil Gracie hits the ball long to Matthew Hearn.  Matthew Hearn speeds past Michael Abercrombie.  

62' - Matthew Hearn whips in a cross and finds Mick Baines.  Peter McGrath fouls Mick Baines...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Mick Baines places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

64' - Patrick Hetrick speeds past Sam Gaddis.  

64' - Patrick Hetrick crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Sam Nee.  

66' - With a turn of pace, David Fidler beats Mick Baines, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Chatham.  

70' - Sam Nee chips a long ball to Sam Gaddis.  Sam Gaddis spots a run from Mick Baines.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mick Baines is able to take the ball.  Mick Baines looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Mick Baines for Rayleigh!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

70' - Chatham kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - Jasper Coleman tackles Dylan Martin and the ball goes loose.  Sam Gaddis sees Fraser Lawgoch making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Fraser Lawgoch is able to control the ball.  Fraser Lawgoch attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

79' - Dylan Martin passes the ball to Sam Gaddis.  Sam Gaddis passes the ball to Mohsin Kazemi.  Mohsin Kazemi plays a short pass to Dylan Martin.  Dylan Martin spots a run from Mick Baines.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

84' - Chatham try to launch a counter attack.  Michael Abercrombie passes a long ball to Jasper Coleman.  Jasper Coleman curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Mohsin Kazemi.  

87' - David Fidler dispossesses Dylan Martin and gains possession for his team.  Matthew Hearn successfully tackles David Fidler and the ball goes loose.  Mick Baines tries to beat Ollie Kelly using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  



The match has ended Rayleigh 2 - 0 Chatham.