Welcome to the match between Northampton forest and Birmingham county

1'

Vin Martins surged past Neville Simpson!.

Vin Martins tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Emmerson Jardine.

2'

Malcom Hambledon chipped it through to Garrett Rollins, Emmerson Jardine stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Garrett Rollins had a crack at goal but Larry Hatheway charged down the shot.

4'

Vin Martins tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Emmerson Jardine coolly intercepted the pass.

5'

Amyas Phillips played a great ball for Storm Collins, Cody Penny stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Storm Collins fed the ball forward to Garrett Rollins, Tyrik Ingram couldn't cut out the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Garrett Rollins but Adam Slater threw himself in front of the shot.

11'

Quinn Tatham tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rashaun Newell found himself in the way of the ball.

14'

Neville Simpson made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Vin Martins got in the way of the ball.

15'

Phoenix Southers played it confidently past Rashaun Newell.

Phoenix Southers tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Sammie Deering read the game well to intercept the ball.

16'

Block tackle from Emmerson Jardine, easily dispossessing Vin Martins before Vin Martins tried to get onto the pass.

19'

Amyas Phillips attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Tyrik Ingram.

21'

Phoenix Southers played a pinpoint pass to Quinn Tatham, the ball was picked up by Quinn Tatham before Rashaun Newell could intercept.

Quinn Tatham laid it forward past Sammie Deering to Phoenix Southers.

Phoenix Southers looked destined to score from medium range but Rashaun Newell did well to close down the space.

22'

Phoenix Southers tried a long range effort. Rashaun Newell couldn't reach it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

23'

Vin Martins made a good pass to Garrett Rollins, Garrett Rollins trapped the ball nicely before Emmerson Jardine could intercept.

Garrett Rollins played a high ball forward for Prince Varnham to run onto, Prince Varnham brought the ball under control superbly before Neville Simpson could reach it.

Prince Varnham made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Adam Slater came close and blocked it.

25'

Benji Gardner flighted in the freekick. But Benji Gardner put it high and wide.

26'

Prince Varnham swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

28'

Vin Martins tried to curl one in from long range. Oscar Perkins approached too late to clear the danger.

Barclay Abrams made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

30'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Storm Collins.

36'

Quinn Tatham could not stop a confident Sammie Deering going past him.

Sammie Deering tried to supply a float cross but Phoenix Southers made a great interception.

37'

Emmerson Jardine had the strength to hold off Malcom Hambledon.

Emmerson Jardine attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Vin Martins cleared the ball.

41'

Neville Simpson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Malcom Hambledon.

43'

Benji Gardner elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Prince Varnham rose bravely above Adam Slater to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Vin Martins tried to score but Larry Hatheway made the last ditch tackle.

45'

Malcom Hambledon hit a long ball towards Garrett Rollins in the area, Garrett Rollins latched onto the ball before Tyrik Ingram could cut it out.

Garrett Rollins found himself in some space and had a go on goal. Adam Slater failed to block the shot.

Barclay Abrams watched it sail harmlessly over ... He held his head in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Northampton forest had 57% possession in the match, while Birmingham county had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Sammie Deering tried to take the ball past Quinn Tatham but Quinn Tatham dispossessed Sammie Deering.

47'

Sammie Deering tried to skip past Quinn Tatham but Quinn Tatham cleanly tackled the ball.

48'

Storm Collins picked up Malcom Hambledon's excellent ball, Tyrik Ingram failed to reach the ball.

Storm Collins sprinted past Cody Penny.

Storm Collins tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Adam Slater read the game well to intercept the ball.

49'

Cody Penny tried to skip past the challenge of Storm Collins but it failed.

50'

Vin Martins fed the ball forward to Malcom Hambledon, Malcom Hambledon trapped the ball nicely before Oscar Perkins could intercept.

Malcom Hambledon delivered a low cross past Emmerson Jardine.

Prince Varnham run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot, Adam Slater didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Barclay Abrams was in a good position and saved it.

53'

Garrett Rollins curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was charged down by Emmerson Jardine.

54'

Rashaun Newell had shrugged off the challenge of Quinn Tatham and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Barclay Abrams was badly positioned ... Rashaun Newell scored a goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Northampton forest 1 - 0 Birmingham county

55'

Vin Martins dribbled past Emmerson Jardine.

Vin Martins tried to curl one in from long range. Neville Simpson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Vin Martins ... He held his head in his hands.

56'

Amyas Phillips directed the ball to Storm Collins, Storm Collins took possession of the ball before Tyrik Ingram could cut it out.

Storm Collins tried to dribble past Cody Penny but his possession is lost through a tackle by Cody Penny.

57'

Cody Penny tried to skip past the challenge of Amyas Phillips but Amyas Phillips won the ball from Cody Penny.

58'

Tyrik Ingram played a wonderful ball for Cody Penny, Cody Penny picked up on the ball before Vergil Chapman could intercept.

Cody Penny made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Storm Collins.

59'

Garrett Rollins surged past Tyrik Ingram!.

Garrett Rollins tried to skip past Cody Penny but Cody Penny nicked the ball from the toes of Garrett Rollins.

60'

Vin Martins tried to get past Emmerson Jardine but his possession is lost through a tackle by Emmerson Jardine.

61'

Amyas Phillips played a perfect pass for Prince Varnham, the ball was picked up by Prince Varnham before Tyrik Ingram could reach it.

Prince Varnham sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Cody Penny approached too late to tackle him.

Prince Varnham looked destined to score but Barclay Abrams react fast enough and saved it.

62'

Storm Collins sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

63'

Storm Collins flighted in the freekick. Storm Collins put it horribly wide.

65'

Sammie Deering hit the ball forward past Quinn Tatham to Rashaun Newell.

Rashaun Newell jinked past Phoenix Southers.

Prince Varnham received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rashaun Newell, Larry Hatheway tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Prince Varnham was pressed by Adam Slater but he evaded the challenge and fired off a shot.

But Prince Varnham put it wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

66'

Amyas Phillips delivered the ball to Storm Collins, Tyrik Ingram missed his interception.

Storm Collins tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Cody Penny.

67'

Sammie Deering took the ball confidently past Quinn Tatham.

Sammie Deering played it past Phoenix Southers.

Sammie Deering lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot on the ball. Larry Hatheway approached too late to clear the danger.

Denied by Barclay Abrams.

68'

Neville Simpson made a good pass to Emmerson Jardine, Emmerson Jardine latched onto the ball before Malcom Hambledon could cut it out.

Emmerson Jardine sent the ball over from the wing, Vin Martins missed his interception.

Oscar Perkins connected with a diving header for a goal but Vergil Chapman headed the ball clear.

69'

Amyas Phillips moved the ball forward for Storm Collins, Tyrik Ingram missed his interception.

Storm Collins played a lovely ball for Prince Varnham, Cody Penny couldn't reach it.

Prince Varnham passed along the floor for Malcom Hambledon to pick it up, Malcom Hambledon trapped the ball nicely before Adam Slater could cut it out.

Malcom Hambledon made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Larry Hatheway.

70'

Vergil Chapman attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Tyrik Ingram.

71'

Phoenix Southers played a pinpoint pass to Quinn Tatham, Quinn Tatham trapped the ball nicely before Rashaun Newell could reach it.

Quinn Tatham tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but Sammie Deering intercepted but couldn't control.

72'

Malcom Hambledon tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Emmerson Jardine.

73'

Cody Penny delivered the ball to Tyrik Ingram, Storm Collins tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tyrik Ingram twisted past Amyas Phillips.

Tyrik Ingram struck it at goal! but the shot clattered off Benji Gardner.

75'

Storm Collins looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Prince Varnham got ahead of Adam Slater to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Barclay Abrams was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Prince Varnham capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Northampton forest 2 - 0 Birmingham county

76'

Sammie Deering had the strength to hold off Quinn Tatham.

Sammie Deering tried to deliver a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Phoenix Southers.

77'

Malcom Hambledon hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot was charged down by Emmerson Jardine.

78'

Neville Simpson passed the ball to Gordie Ray, the ball was picked up by Gordie Ray before Malcom Hambledon could intercept.

Gordie Ray tried to send in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Vin Martins.

82'

Benji Gardner made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Neville Simpson.

84'

Malcom Hambledon tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

85'

Neville Simpson played the ball to Gordie Ray's feet, Gordie Ray took it in his stride before Malcom Hambledon could reach it.

Gordie Ray crossed the halfway line with the ball , Vin Martins couldn't cut it.

Emmerson Jardine moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but the shot cannoned off Vergil Chapman.

87'

Sammie Deering tried to play it past Quinn Tatham but Quinn Tatham didn't allow.

89'

Storm Collins tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Tyrik Ingram cut it out.

91'

Cody Penny made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Storm Collins.

93'

Poor corner kick delivered by Vin Martins that went straight to the opposition.

94'

Vin Martins powered past Emmerson Jardine!.

Vin Martins dribbled past Neville Simpson.

Vin Martins crossed the ball low into the box, Emmerson Jardine missed his interception.

Rashaun Newell ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Larry Hatheway couldn't reach it.

Barclay Abrams made a stunning save !.

End Match Northampton forest 2 - 0 Birmingham county