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02/12/2025, Croft Park, Blyth, England
FA Trophy, Round 3
Blyth Spartans Vs Harrow

Blyth Spartans play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: M McCalmon (GK) , M Perry (CB) , P Shiels (CB) , A Rhind (RB) , P McPhaul (LB) , J Brannon (CM) , T Griffith (CM) , R Cary (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , C Addie (LW) , O Sarr (ST) And the subs are: D Flynn (CB) , E Boyle (CB) , J Vong (CM) , C Patterson (CM) , E Taylor (ST)

Harrow play in a 4-5-1 formation, and line up with: J Whiteside (GK) , L Rees (CB) , R MacIver (CB) , M Healy (RB) , R Murrie (LB) , J Brennan (CM) , R Kitchener (CM) , J Carnie (CDM) , M McBride (RM) , L Rheon (LM) , I Finn (ST) And the subs are: K MacAlastair (CB) , D Aikens (CB) , P Banker (CM) , R Nevitt (CM) , C East (ST)
Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Harrow Borough.  This is round 3 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 4126.

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

4' - Phil Shiels plays the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith plays a short pass to Peter McPhaul.  Peter McPhaul passes the ball to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels plays a long pass to Roger Cary.  Rob Murrie successfully tackles Roger Cary and gains possession for his team.  Dave Rhydderch tackles Rob Murrie and takes the ball.  Blyth Spartans attempt a quick counter attack.  Dave Rhydderch tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dave Rhydderch for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

4' - Harrow kick the ball off for the restart.  

8' - Peter McPhaul plays a long ball to Martyn Perry.  Martyn Perry passes the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith sees a run from Dave Rhydderch.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

12' - Alex Rhind dispossesses Roger Kitchener and the ball goes loose.  Jacob Carnie passes the ball to Inigo Finn.  Inigo Finn attempts to beat Phil Shiels using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Inigo Finn runs with the ball!  

16' - Mark McBride plays a short pass to John Brennan.  John Brennan crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player John Brannon.  

18' - John Brannon finds Phil Shiels with a long pass.  Phil Shiels plays a short pass to John Brannon.  John Brannon spots a run from Roger Cary.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Roger Cary is able to control the ball.  Roger Cary tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

21' - John Brannon passes to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith passes the ball to Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr tries to beat Ross MacIver using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Blyth Spartans.  

22' - Connor Addie places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, and manages to find Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by Jake Whiteside!  

23' - Jake Whiteside chips a long ball to Mark Healy.  Mark Healy runs with the ball, beating Phil Shiels.  

23' - Mark Healy spots a run from Leighton Rheon.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Leighton Rheon is able to take the ball.  Leighton Rheon tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

24' - Mark McCalmon spots a run from Connor Addie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

30' - Martyn Perry plays a long pass to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels plays a short pass to Alex Rhind.  John Brennan successfully tackles Alex Rhind and the ball goes loose.  Martyn Perry slides the ball to John Brannon.  John Brannon plays the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith sees Connor Addie making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Connor Addie takes the ball.  Connor Addie tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Jake Whiteside!  

33' - Martyn Perry successfully tackles Jacob Carnie and the ball goes loose.  Peter McPhaul plays a long pass to Martyn Perry.  Martyn Perry plays the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith whips in a cross and finds Connor Addie.  Connor Addie gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...and its in! It's a great goal from Connor Addie for Blyth Spartans!  The ball went in off the upright!

34' - Harrow kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - Luke Rees plays a short pass to Ross MacIver.  Ross MacIver finds Roger Kitchener with a short pass.  Roger Kitchener finds Mark McBride with a long pass.  Mark McBride passes to Leighton Rheon.  Leighton Rheon plays a short pass to Inigo Finn.  Martyn Perry tackles Inigo Finn and takes possession.  Martyn Perry passes a long ball to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels finds Owen Sarr with a short pass.  Owen Sarr tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but its wide!

40' - Jake Whiteside chips a long ball to Luke Rees.  Luke Rees chips a long ball to Ross MacIver.  Ross MacIver passes to Jacob Carnie.  Jacob Carnie plays the ball to Leighton Rheon.  Leighton Rheon sees Mark McBride making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Mark McBride runs on to the ball.  Mark McBride tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

44' - John Brennan plays a long pass to Ross MacIver.  Ross MacIver sees Roger Kitchener making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Roger Kitchener runs on to the ball.  Roger Kitchener takes a shot...but the shot is saved by Mark McCalmon!  

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

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

52' - Luke Rees passes to Roger Kitchener.  Tobias Griffith successfully tackles Roger Kitchener and takes possession.  Tobias Griffith finds Phil Shiels with a long pass.  Ross MacIver successfully tackles Phil Shiels and the ball goes loose.  Ross MacIver slides the ball to Jacob Carnie.  Jacob Carnie passes to Leighton Rheon.  Leighton Rheon finds Inigo Finn with a short pass.  Inigo Finn attempts to outskill Alex Rhind and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ross MacIver is going to be taken off.  Karl MacAlastair joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Inigo Finn attempts a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Inigo Finn scores!  That's a good goal from the Harrow player!  The ball went in off the upright!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Owen Sarr will come off.  Ellis Taylor joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Brannon is going to be taken off.  Chris Patterson is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Luke Rees will come off.  David Aikens joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Roger Kitchener will come off.  Richie Nevitt is going to be brought on.  

55' - Chris Patterson chips a long ball to Alex Rhind.  Alex Rhind passes to Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dave Rhydderch for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

60' - Harrow try to launch a counter attack.  Karl MacAlastair chips a long ball to Rob Murrie.  Rob Murrie passes the ball to Jacob Carnie.  Chris Patterson successfully tackles Jacob Carnie and the ball goes loose.  Richie Nevitt plays a short pass to Inigo Finn.  Inigo Finn sees Mark McBride making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mark McBride is able to control the ball.  Mark McBride looks to place the ball past the keeper...and Mark McBride scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Harrow player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

61' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

67' - Ellis Taylor hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Ellis Taylor for Blyth Spartans!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

67' - Harrow kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Connor Addie passes the ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson spots a run from Dave Rhydderch.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Dave Rhydderch takes the ball.  Dave Rhydderch fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

74' - Jake Whiteside slides the ball to Jacob Carnie.  Connor Addie dispossesses Jacob Carnie and the ball goes loose.  Blyth Spartans launch a counter attack.  Ellis Taylor speeds past John Brennan.  

79' - Connor Addie tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

81' - Tobias Griffith sees a run from Connor Addie.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Connor Addie takes the ball.  Connor Addie strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Tobias Griffith is first to the loose ball...Tobias Griffith looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Jake Whiteside!  That will be a corner for  Blyth Spartans.  Tobias Griffith will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Chris Patterson.  Rob Murrie fouls Chris Patterson...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Ellis Taylor places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...but the shot sails over the bar!

83' - Jake Whiteside plays the ball to Richie Nevitt.  Richie Nevitt spots a run from Inigo Finn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Inigo Finn has strayed offside!  

87' - Connor Addie passes to Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch sees a run from Tobias Griffith.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

91' - Roger Cary finds Ellis Taylor with a short pass.  Ellis Taylor passes to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson passes to Ellis Taylor.  Ellis Taylor curls in a cross, but Richie Nevitt gets there first and clears the ball.  

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



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 4 - 2 Harrow Borough.