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25/10/2025, Moatside, Merstham, England
FA Cup, Round 1

Merstham Vs Port Vale

Merstham play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: S Kinna (GK) , M Denholm (CB) , S Evans (CB) , C Akins (RB) , M McGuire (LB) , L Murray (CDM) , R Nee (CAM) , C Morris (RM) , J Mpeba (LM) , J Hughes (ST) , C Braid (ST) And the subs are: L Halloran (CB) , D Craig (CB) , R Brody (CM) , E Walker (CM) , R Parry (ST)

Port Vale play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Jones (GK) , R Rhydderch (CB) , M Scott (CB) , K McCarthy (CB) , B Dombraye (RB) , D Whitfield (LB) , J Keane (CDM) , J Keefe (CAM) , G Ormond (RM) , G Llywelyn (LM) , C Brand (ST) And the subs are: B Mewies (CB) , A Gwenn (CB) , B Wargo (CM) , J Igoe (CM) , M McKay (ST)

Welcome to Moatside in Merstham, England where Merstham FC will face Port Vale.  This is round 1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2500.

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

13' - Gareth Llywelyn successfully tackles Mark McGuire and takes possession.  Gareth Llywelyn plays the ball to John Keane.  John Keane looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

20' - James Hughes dispossesses Daniel Whitfield and takes the ball.  James Hughes attempts to beat Jack Keefe using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

24' - Mark Scott passes a long ball to John Keane.  John Keane attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Sam Kinna stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Jack Keefe gets to the ball first...Jack Keefe attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Jack Keefe for Port Vale!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

25' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Chris Brand speeds past Charles Akins.  

30' - Chris Brand passes the ball to Gareth Llywelyn.  Gareth Llywelyn spots a run from John Keane.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and John Keane runs on to the ball.  John Keane attempts a shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from John Keane for Port Vale!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

31' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - John Keane spots a run from Jack Keefe.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Jack Keefe takes the ball.  Jack Keefe tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Steven Evans manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

38' - Leighton Murray sees a run from Corey Braid.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Corey Braid is caught offside!  

42' - Jack Keefe plays a short pass to Gareth Llywelyn.  Gareth Llywelyn sees a run from Chris Brand.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chris Brand runs on to the ball.  Chris Brand looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Chris Brand scores!  That's a nice goal from the Port Vale player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

42' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - Port Vale kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Geoff Ormond dispossesses Steven Evans and takes the ball.  Port Vale try to launch a quick counter attack.  Geoff Ormond looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Geoff Ormond scores!  That's a nice goal from the Port Vale player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

51' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

58' - Daniel Whitfield passes a long ball to Mark Scott.  Mark Scott sees Gareth Llywelyn making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Gareth Llywelyn is able to take the ball.  Gareth Llywelyn attempts a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Gareth Llywelyn for Port Vale!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James Hughes is going to be taken off.  Eddie Walker is going to be brought on.  

58' - Merstham kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steven Evans is going to be taken off.  David Craig is going to be brought on.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Rhydderch will come off.  Bradley Mewies is brought on from the bench.  

63' - Chris Brand successfully tackles Joseph Mpeba and the ball goes loose.  Mark McGuire dispossesses Chris Brand and the ball goes loose.  John Keane takes the ball past Mark McGuire with a turn of pace.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Corey Braid will come off.  Rhys Parry is going to be brought on.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kian McCarthy is going to be taken off.  Alec Gwenn is brought on from the bench.  

66' - Rob Nee attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

69' - Mike Jones plays a long pass to Mark Scott.  Mark Scott plays the ball to Gareth Llywelyn.  Gareth Llywelyn spots a run from Chris Brand.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

76' - Mark Scott plays the ball to Alec Gwenn.  Alec Gwenn passes a long ball to John Keane.  John Keane runs with the ball, beating Charles Akins.  

77' - John Keane spots a run from Gareth Llywelyn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

81' - Eddie Walker runs with the ball, beating John Keane.  

82' - Eddie Walker sees a run from Rob Nee.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Rob Nee is unable to control the ball!  

86' - Bradley Mewies finds Alec Gwenn with a long ball.  Alec Gwenn chips a long ball to John Keane.  John Keane finds Geoff Ormond with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Geoff Ormond beats Mark Denholm, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Mark Denholm has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Port Vale.  

87' - Geoff Ormond prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

91' - Leighton Murray passes to Charles Akins.  Gareth Llywelyn tackles Charles Akins and gains possession for his team.  Port Vale attempt to counter.  Gareth Llywelyn spots a run from Chris Brand.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Merstham FC 0 - 5 Port Vale.