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10/08/2038, Community Stadium, Horsham, England
FA Trophy, Round 1
Horsham Vs Merstham

Horsham play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: S Trevor (GK) , M Forester (CB) , D McFarland (CB) , D Kavanagh (RB) , J Humphreys (LB) , A McAndrews (CM) , D Owen (CDM) , C Hillhouse (CDM) , A McCorvey (RW) , C Baird (LW) , S Valentine (ST) And the subs are: A Owen (CB) , J Duncan (CB) , J Mattie (CM) , R Cary (CM) , C MacIntire (ST)

Merstham play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: A Vaill (GK) , B Such (CB) , R MacGuire (CB) , F McClurg (RB) , M Callison (LB) , M Whitehill (CM) , I Davie (CDM) , E Leary (CDM) , N Paterson (RW) , S Magorian (LW) , J Nash (ST) And the subs are: J Caven (CB) , R Markey (CB) , J Forrest (CM) , D Lewis (CM) , V Bellucci (ST)
Welcome to Community Stadium in Horsham, England where Horsham will face Merstham FC.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 3000.

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

5' - David Owen passes to John Humphreys.  John Humphreys passes to Dave McFarland.  Dave McFarland sees Anton McCorvey making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Anton McCorvey takes the ball.  Anton McCorvey strikes the ball...and its in! It's a fine goal from Anton McCorvey for Horsham!  The keeper had no chance!

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

34' - Ian Davie finds Floyd McClurg with a long ball.  Floyd McClurg sees a run from Sam Magorian.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - Daniel Kavanagh passes the ball to John Humphreys.  John Humphreys hits the ball long to Mark Forester.  Mark Forester sees Sammy Valentine making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

43' - Ian Davie hits the ball long to Roger MacGuire.  Roger MacGuire plays the ball to Mark Whitehill.  Mark Whitehill plays the ball to Mark Callison.  Sammy Valentine tackles Mark Callison and the ball goes loose.  Horsham attempt a quick counter attack.  Ian Davie tackles Chris Baird and the ball goes loose.  Edward Leary dispossesses John Humphreys and gains possession for his team.  Edward Leary hits the ball long to Ian Davie.  Ian Davie curls in a cross, but Mark Forester intercepts the ball.  

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

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

53' - Ian Davie passes the ball to Barry Such.  Barry Such passes to Ian Davie.  Ian Davie plays a short pass to Roger MacGuire.  Roger MacGuire finds Mark Callison with a long pass.  Mark Callison plays a short pass to Ian Davie.  Ian Davie passes the ball to Jamie Nash.  Jamie Nash takes a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Jamie Nash for Merstham!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

53' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Colin Hillhouse is going to be taken off.  Robert Cary is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Amon McAndrews is going to be taken off.  Joshua Mattie is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Forester is going to be taken off.  Anthony Owen is going to be brought on.  

58' - Joshua Mattie sees a run from Chris Baird.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Chris Baird has strayed offside!  

76' - Ian Davie plays a long pass to Roger MacGuire.  Roger MacGuire passes to Ian Davie.  Ian Davie crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player David Owen.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Roger MacGuire is going to be taken off.  Jack Caven joins the game from the bench.  

79' - John Humphreys looks to hit a long range shot...but its wide!

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Whitehill is going to be taken off.  Davie Lewis is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Noah Paterson is going to be taken off.  Vincent Bellucci is going to be brought on.  

82' - Davie Lewis curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Dave McFarland takes possession.  

84' - Daniel Kavanagh takes the ball past Edward Leary with a turn of pace.  

86' - Sam Magorian sees a run from Jamie Nash.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Jamie Nash is able to control the ball.  Jamie Nash strikes the ball...but Stephen Trevor manages to stop the shot!  

87' - Stephen Trevor spots a run from Anton McCorvey.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Anton McCorvey is caught offside!  

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

92' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

95' - David Owen plays a short pass to Anthony Owen.  Anthony Owen plays a short pass to David Owen.  David Owen hits the ball long to Joshua Mattie.  Jack Caven successfully tackles Joshua Mattie and the ball goes loose.  Sammy Valentine brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Edward Leary, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Horsham.  

96' - Daniel Kavanagh prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, finding Chris Baird.  Chris Baird jumps up to head the ball attempting to beat Ashley Vaill...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Chris Baird for Horsham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

102' - Davie Lewis plays the ball to Edward Leary.  Edward Leary plays a short pass to Davie Lewis.  Davie Lewis plays a long pass to Jack Caven.  Jack Caven spots a run from Jamie Nash.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Jamie Nash is able to control the ball.  Jamie Nash looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Jamie Nash scores!  Its a goal for Merstham!  The keeper had no chance!

102' - Horsham kick the ball off for the restart.  

104' - Daniel Kavanagh slides the ball to Dave McFarland.  Dave McFarland finds Daniel Kavanagh with a short pass.  Daniel Kavanagh speeds past Ian Davie.  

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

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

114' - David Owen hits the ball long to Anthony Owen.  Anthony Owen plays the ball to John Humphreys.  John Humphreys takes a shot from distance...but the ball flies wide of the post!

117' - Ashley Vaill sees Sam Magorian making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Magorian takes the ball.  Sam Magorian attempts the cutback, but Davie Lewis is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Robert Cary slides the ball to Anthony Owen.  Anthony Owen plays a long ball to Daniel Kavanagh.  Floyd McClurg tackles Daniel Kavanagh and takes the ball.  

120' - Floyd McClurg plays a long ball to Edward Leary.  Edward Leary crosses the ball into the box, but Joshua Mattie intercepts the ball.  

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

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Chris Baird will step up to take the first penalty for Horsham.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Edward Leary will take the next penalty for Merstham.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
David Owen will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And David Owen scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  Now we are on 1 - 1.
Floyd McClurg will take the next penalty for Merstham.  But the shot is offtarget!
Anthony Owen will take the next penalty for Horsham.  But the shot hits the crossbar and bounces out!
Sam Magorian will take the next penalty for Merstham.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Anton McCorvey will take the next penalty for Horsham.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 1.
Vincent Bellucci will take the next penalty for Merstham.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  Now we are on 2 - 2.
John Humphreys will take the next penalty for Horsham.  But the shot goes wide!
Jamie Nash will take the next penalty for Merstham.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  It is now 2 - 3.


The match has ended Horsham 2 - 2 Merstham FC.  After a penalty shootout, Merstham FC are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.