Welcome to the match between Exeter athletic and Preston albion

2'

From long range, Ashton Varley bent the ball towards goal. Rudy Wickham couldn't reach it.

But Ashton Varley blazed it over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

3'

Eliott Arnold tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Rudy Wickham.

4'

Bradford Ruskin moved the ball forward for Rudy Wickham, Ashton Varley failed to intercept the pass.

Rudy Wickham failed in his attempt to dart past Stirling Beake.

5'

Ashton Varley tried to skip past Bradford Ruskin but Bradford Ruskin blocked Ashton Varley.

8'

Garry Fenn tried to dribble past Quentin Townsend but his possession is lost through a tackle by Quentin Townsend.

10'

Raphael Scrivener played a great ball for Esme Eason, Esme Eason trapped the ball nicely before Maria Eustis could reach it.

Esme Eason tried to jink past Burke Shakesheave but Esme Eason lost out to Burke Shakesheave.

11'

Burke Shakesheave tried to dribble past Esme Eason but Esme Eason won the ball from Burke Shakesheave.

13'

Kenny Peak gave the corner straight to the opposition.

17'

Bradford Ruskin tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Stirling Beake.

18'

Eliott Arnold tried to dart past Eustace Gardiner but Eustace Gardiner denied.

19'

Raphael Scrivener tried to use his skill to go past Ashton Varley but Ashton Varley blocked Raphael Scrivener in a good, clean tackle.

21'

Burke Shakesheave sprinted to escape from Esme Eason.

Burke Shakesheave tried to skip past Raphael Scrivener but Raphael Scrivener cleanly tackled the ball.

22'

Burke Shakesheave evaded the challenge of Esme Eason and struck a long range piledriver!.

Conway Wood saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

25'

Eliott Arnold tried to take the ball past Eustace Gardiner but Eliott Arnold lost the ball to Eustace Gardiner.

26'

Burke Shakesheave played a lovely ball for Maria Eustis, Maria Eustis trapped the ball nicely before Esme Eason could reach it.

Maria Eustis escaped from the challenge of Raphael Scrivener and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Conway Wood did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

28'

Tayler Hillam passed the ball perfectly to Eustace Gardiner, Burke Shakesheave couldn't cut it.

Eustace Gardiner tried to skip past the challenge of Garry Fenn but Garry Fenn blocked Eustace Gardiner in a good, clean tackle.

31'

The referee showed Garry Fenn a yellow card.

32'

Maria Eustis tried to lob the ball forward but The ball struck Raphael Scrivener.

33'

Bradford Ruskin dribbled past Stirling Beake.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ashton Varley before Bradford Ruskin tried to pass the ball.

34'

Burke Shakesheave dribbled past Raphael Scrivener.

Burke Shakesheave held up the ball, evading the challenge of Esme Eason and struck a medium range piledriver.

It went close from Burke Shakesheave ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

36'

Pass by Eliott Arnold to Kelsey Milford, Eustace Gardiner couldn't reach it.

Swerving shot by Kelsey Milford from 20 yards. Tayler Hillam wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Conway Wood watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a wasted opportunity.

37'

Raphael Scrivener faked a pass then cut Maria Eustis in a different direction.

Raphael Scrivener delivered the ball to Esme Eason, Esme Eason trapped the ball nicely before Burke Shakesheave could intercept.

Esme Eason played a pinpoint pass to Jordan Maddison, the ball was picked up by Jordan Maddison before Kelsey Milford could reach it.

Jordan Maddison shot with a bicycle kick but the shot was blocked by Kenny Peak.

40'

Rudy Wickham was outpaced by Ashton Varley.

Ashton Varley made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bradford Ruskin.

42'

Eliott Arnold played a lovely ball for Garry Fenn, Garry Fenn took possession of the ball before Tayler Hillam could intercept.

Garry Fenn tried to skip past the challenge of Eustace Gardiner but it failed.

43'

Burke Shakesheave tried to sprint past Raphael Scrivener but Raphael Scrivener nicked the ball from the toes of Burke Shakesheave.

45'

Tayler Hillam played a lovely ball for Raphael Scrivener, Maria Eustis couldn't reach it.

Raphael Scrivener sprinted past Burke Shakesheave.

Raphael Scrivener found a perfect spot and had an effort at goal. Kelsey Milford approached too late to block it.

But Raphael Scrivener scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Exeter athletic maintained 59% of possession and 41% for Preston albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Raphael Scrivener made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Maria Eustis.

48'

Burke Shakesheave had a great opportunity to score from long range but Esme Eason made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

49'

Ashton Varley span past Rudy Wickham.

Ashton Varley tried to skip past the challenge of Bradford Ruskin but Bradford Ruskin cleanly tackled the ball.

52'

Eliott Arnold had the strength to hold off Eustace Gardiner.

Eliott Arnold tried to dribble past Tayler Hillam but Tayler Hillam nicked the ball from the toes of Eliott Arnold.

57'

Tayler Hillam held up the ball, evading the challenge of Garry Fenn and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Tayler Hillam scooped it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

58'

Vaughn Benton gave the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Eliott Arnold tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Tayler Hillam.

61'

Bradford Ruskin made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Stirling Beake came close and blocked it.

63'

Raphael Scrivener span past Burke Shakesheave.

Raphael Scrivener twisted past Maria Eustis.

Raphael Scrivener made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Kelsey Milford didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Dalton House did not get back in time to reach it ... Raphael Scrivener found the net !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Exeter athletic 0 - 1 Preston albion

64'

Tayler Hillam surged past Maria Eustis!.

Tayler Hillam had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot was blocked by Burke Shakesheave.

65'

Eliott Arnold blasted a banana shot from long range. Eustace Gardiner didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

66'

Eustace Gardiner stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Garry Fenn got in the way of the ball.

69'

Eustace Gardiner got past Eliott Arnold.

Eustace Gardiner tried to sprint past Garry Fenn but Garry Fenn denied.

70'

Ashton Varley unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Rudy Wickham cleared the ball from danger.

72'

Raphael Scrivener made a good pass to Esme Eason, Maria Eustis failed to reach the ball.

Esme Eason directed the ball nicely to Quentin Townsend, Quentin Townsend trapped the ball nicely before Burke Shakesheave could cut it out.

Quentin Townsend found a gap and hit a hopeful looking shot. Kelsey Milford failed to charge down the shot.

Dalton House made a save.

74'

Denton Richard dribbled past Bradford Ruskin.

Denton Richard supplied a low cross, Rudy Wickham tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vaughn Benton passed instantly to his left. Zavier Ethanson couldn't cut out the pass.

Kelsey Milford laid it forward to Stirling Beake, Stirling Beake picked up on the ball before Jordan Maddison could reach it.

Stirling Beake blasted the ball towards the top corner but Zavier Ethanson managed to block the shot.

76'

Burke Shakesheave attempted to lob the ball forward but Esme Eason found himself in the way of the ball.

78'

Maria Eustis tried to jink past Esme Eason but Esme Eason robbed Maria Eustis.

80'

Bradford Ruskin made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Ashton Varley.

81'

Stirling Beake dribbled past Rudy Wickham.

Stirling Beake tried to skip past the challenge of Bradford Ruskin but Bradford Ruskin didn't allow.

82'

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

83'

Burke Shakesheave directed the ball to Maria Eustis, Maria Eustis picked up on the ball before Esme Eason could reach it.

Maria Eustis made a pass to Vaughn Benton, Vaughn Benton took possession of the ball before Raphael Scrivener could intercept.

Vaughn Benton lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Jordan Maddison approached too late to tackle him.

Conway Wood made a stunning save !.

84'

Bradford Ruskin dribbled past Ashton Varley.

Bradford Ruskin passed along the floor for Rudy Wickham to pick it up, Rudy Wickham took it in his stride before Stirling Beake could cut it out.

Ashton Varley was outmuscled by Rudy Wickham.

Rudy Wickham tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kelsey Milford.

85'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Raphael Scrivener.

87'

Ashton Varley tried to dart past Rudy Wickham but Rudy Wickham cleanly tackled the ball.

88'

Maria Eustis hit the ball forward to Burke Shakesheave, Burke Shakesheave trapped the ball nicely before Zavier Ethanson could reach it.

Burke Shakesheave hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Esme Eason cleared the ball to safety.

90'

Burke Shakesheave laid it forward to Vaughn Benton, the ball was picked up by Vaughn Benton before Esme Eason could reach it.

Vaughn Benton laid it forward to Burke Shakesheave, Burke Shakesheave picked up on the ball before Raphael Scrivener could cut it out.

Burke Shakesheave played a lovely ball for Kenny Peak, Esme Eason missed his interception.

Kenny Peak lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Jordan Maddison didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Conway Wood got up to tip it over.

92'

Stirling Beake passed the ball to Eliott Arnold, Eliott Arnold latched onto the ball before Eustace Gardiner could intercept.

Eliott Arnold twisted past Tayler Hillam.

Eliott Arnold was through on goal.

Eliott Arnold had only Conway Wood to beat and shot the ball but Conway Wood saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

End Match Exeter athletic 0 - 1 Preston albion