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Dartford Park
Spectators: 6841 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 100) Des Welsh started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the game, Rupert Amos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fulchester United FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dartford the free kick. In the 3rd minute, Rupert Amos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Dartford getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Ollie Duffy hit a great ball. Trevor Morris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sacha Bannister was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Des Welsh showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 13 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Trevor Morris in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ash Kellaway saved Dartford from getting behind. A collision led to Dartford getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Calvin Fleming hit a great ball. Fulchester United FC's Marty Wedlock couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 21st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Dartford. Trevor Morris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 30 minutes into the match, Dan Partridge had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ash Kellaway. Dartford's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dan Partridge was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Dan Partridge kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Rupert Amos struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Ash Kellaway didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fulchester United FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tyrone Pamplin in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ash Kellaway saved Dartford from getting behind. Rodney Stone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Trevor Morris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Ash Kellaway tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tyrone Pamplin to make the kick off. Brad Dudgeon kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Des Welsh recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Trevor Morris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Ash Kellaway tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Dartford getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Carlton Owen hit a great ball. 67 minutes into the match, Dartford's goal looked a bit too open when Tyrone Pamplin came free, but Ash Kellaway reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Dartford's Spike Devaney got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 72nd minute, Tyrone Pamplin got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Trevor Morris let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 74th minute shot 1-2 at rihgt post. With an all-out effort, Fulchester United FC's Ash Kellaway threw himself towards the right post 82 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tyrone Pamplin, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Dartford's goalkeeper Ash Kellaway, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 87 minutes, Tyrone Pamplin made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Dartford's Ash Kellaway tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Romeo Hughes-Guy fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dartford's protests and gave Romeo Hughes-Guy a yellow card for diving instead. Romeo Hughes-Guy hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. When Fulchester United FC's Tyrone Pamplin in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dartford's goalie prevented a goal. Fulchester United FC played a much better game than Dartford and deserved their victory. The Dartford players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.