Welcome to the match between St Helens forest and Manchester F.C.

1'

Esme Horn jinked past Kenny Marchand.

Esme Horn attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Creighton Elmerson failed to block the shot.

Esme Horn struck it just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

2'

Kenny Marchand was outmuscled by Celeste Morse.

Celeste Morse fired off a medium-ranged shot but the shot clattered off Creighton Elmerson.

3'

Kenny Marchand went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'

Noble Herbertson took the corner.

Mickey Tittensor got up above Haydn Honeysett, then headed the ball upfield.

Osborne Blake struck from a narrow angle but the shot was blocked by Malakai Payne.

6'

Philander Ryeley tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Derrick Lund intercepted but couldn't control.

8'

Celeste Morse knocked a lovely ball for Philander Ryeley, Philander Ryeley picked up on the ball before Kenny Marchand could reach it.

Philander Ryeley played a perfect pass for Celeste Morse, Creighton Elmerson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Celeste Morse tried to put a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kenny Marchand.

11'

Allen Wash stepped up to take the freekick. But Allen Wash couldn't get it on target.

13'

Barnabas Henson stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Esme Horn had the beating in the air of Noble Herbertson, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Clive Benson saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

15'

Noble Herbertson played a perfect pass for Syd Varley, Syd Varley picked up on the ball before Elijah Rake could reach it.

Syd Varley lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Bevis Howland tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Georgie Nixon won the aerial challenge against Haydn Honeysett, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Burke Reynell failed to save the ball ... Georgie Nixon finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

St Helens forest 0 - 1 Manchester F.C.

17'

Creighton Elmerson took the ball confidently past Philander Ryeley.

Creighton Elmerson tried to dart past Celeste Morse but Celeste Morse succesfully won the ball from Creighton Elmerson.

18'

Corner taken by Malakai Payne and cut out by the opposition.

19'

Creighton Elmerson tried to dribble past Philander Ryeley but Philander Ryeley cleanly tackled the ball.

20'

Syd Varley elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Derrick Lund got above Haydn Honeysett to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Burke Reynell saved well and held the ball.

21'

Elijah Rake tried to use his skill to go past Creighton Elmerson but Creighton Elmerson blocked Elijah Rake.

23'

Celeste Morse tried to pass the ball forward but Creighton Elmerson cut it out easily.

24'

Addison Church tried to use his skill to go past Elijah Rake but Elijah Rake robbed Addison Church.

26'

Derrick Lund tried to dribble past Bevis Howland but Bevis Howland cleanly tackled the ball.

28'

Kenny Marchand passed it long to Allen Wash, Allen Wash latched onto the ball before Noble Rakes could reach it.

Good play by Allen Wash in making himself some space and had a go on goal. Malakai Payne failed to block the shot.

Denied by Burke Reynell.

29'

Noble Rakes went across and took the corner.

Bevis Howland beat Noble Herbertson to the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Clive Benson was badly positioned ... Bevis Howland scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

St Helens forest 1 - 1 Manchester F.C.

30'

Kenny Marchand tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Noble Rakes.

32'

Noble Rakes tried to dribble past Creighton Elmerson but Creighton Elmerson didn't allow.

33'

Poor corner kick by Noble Rakes. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

34'

Tod Earlson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Georgie Nixon.

36'

Osborne Blake tried to dribble past Philander Ryeley but Philander Ryeley denied.

39'

Creighton Elmerson tried to sprint past Celeste Morse but Celeste Morse won the ball from Creighton Elmerson.

40'

Georgie Nixon sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

41'

Bevis Howland looked certain to score from long range but Kenny Marchand made the last ditch tackle.

43'

Elijah Rake made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Addison Church intercepted but couldn't control.

44'

Syd Varley played a wonderful ball for Addison Church, Addison Church took possession of the ball before Bevis Howland could cut it out.

Addison Church looked destined to score from medium range but Elijah Rake gave him no space to manoeuvre.

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49'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Derrick Lund.

Malakai Payne stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Noble Herbertson won the aerial challenge against Esme Horn, then used his head to clear the ball.

50'

Bevis Howland struck a long range piledriver! but Syd Varley got in and cleared the danger.

55'

Tod Earlson escaped from the challenge of Georgie Nixon and bent it from long range.

Tod Earlson put it clean over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

56'

Celeste Morse hit it long to Esme Horn, Kenny Marchand failed to reach the ball.

Esme Horn made a pass to Noble Rakes, Noble Rakes took possession of the ball before Derrick Lund could reach it.

Noble Herbertson executed a block tackle on Noble Rakes before Noble Rakes attempted to pass the ball.

57'

Bevis Howland moved the ball forward for Noble Rakes, Noble Rakes took it in his stride before Addison Church could intercept.

Noble Rakes shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Syd Varley charged down the shot.

59'

Allen Wash tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Noble Rakes.

60'

Georgie Nixon knocked a lovely long ball,Noble Rakes stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Allen Wash, Haydn Honeysett failed to charge down the shot.

Burke Reynell did not get back in time to reach it ... Allen Wash scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

St Helens forest 1 - 2 Manchester F.C.

61'

Elijah Rake made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Syd Varley.

62'

Haydn Honeysett had the pace to beat Mickey Tittensor.

Haydn Honeysett tried to play it past Addison Church but failed.

67'

Kenny Marchand lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

69'

Osborne Blake passed along the floor for Allen Wash to pick it up, Philander Ryeley couldn't reach it.

Mickey Tittensor received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Allen Wash, Mickey Tittensor trapped the ball nicely before Noble Rakes could intercept.

Mickey Tittensor tried to lob it over the keeper but Haydn Honeysett threw himself in front of the shot.

71'

Bevis Howland tried to take the ball past Addison Church but his possession is lost through a tackle by Addison Church.

72'

Philander Ryeley tried to get onto the pass but Georgie Nixon showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Addison Church.

74'

Syd Varley block tackled Tod Earlson before Tod Earlson attempted to deliver the ball.

75'

Syd Varley tried to get past Elijah Rake but Elijah Rake won the ball from Syd Varley.

77'

Tod Earlson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Noble Rakes, Osborne Blake couldn't reach it.

Tod Earlson lobbed it over the halfway line,Georgie Nixon couldn't cut out the pass.

Philander Ryeley beat Derrick Lund to the ball but the ball went bad.

78'

Noble Rakes hit a long ball upfield,Kenny Marchand couldn't reach it.

Philander Ryeley challenged Derrick Lund for a heading, then made an attacking header.

Clive Benson didn't move! ... Philander Ryeley scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans chanted Philander Ryeley's name !

St Helens forest 2 - 2 Manchester F.C.

79'

Celeste Morse played a lovely ball for Elijah Rake, Elijah Rake took possession of the ball before Creighton Elmerson could reach it.

Elijah Rake faked a pass then cut Kenny Marchand in a different direction.

Elijah Rake put a float cross over Creighton Elmerson.

Barnabas Henson got well above Derrick Lund to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Clive Benson did well to turn the ball round the post.

80'

Tod Earlson tried to play a long ball but Georgie Nixon intercepted the pass.

82'

Poor corner kick by Esme Horn. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

83'

Osborne Blake stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Elijah Rake.

87'

Elijah Rake span past Syd Varley.

Elijah Rake tried to dart past Addison Church but Addison Church robbed Elijah Rake.

89'

Bevis Howland hit it high over Addison Church.

Celeste Morse forced the ball goalwards with a header but Noble Herbertson used his head to clear the ball.

92'

Addison Church tried to dart past Tod Earlson but Tod Earlson nicked the ball from the toes of Addison Church.

93'

Creighton Elmerson played the ball to Kenny Marchand's feet, Kenny Marchand took it in his stride before Philander Ryeley could reach it.

Kenny Marchand was pressed by Celeste Morse but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Kenny Marchand didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

End Match St Helens forest 2 - 2 Manchester F.C.