Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent united and Eastbourne F.C.

1'

Kendrick Normanson delivered the ball to Devan Freeman, Devan Freeman took possession of the ball before Aidan Howard could intercept.

Devan Freeman jinked past Sequoia Jackson.

Devan Freeman directed the ball nicely to Nicholas Hodson, Nicholas Hodson took it in his stride before Aidan Howard could reach it.

Ewart Mercer received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Nicholas Hodson, Ewart Mercer took it in his stride before Douglas Traver could reach it.

Ewart Mercer directed the ball to Rashawn Watson, Rashawn Watson picked up on the ball before Willoughby Thorne could reach it.

Rashawn Watson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Douglas Traver and hit a fierce shot.

Rashawn Watson left Tyrell Newport with an easy save.

2'

Sequoia Jackson tried to play it past Kenelm Thorn but it failed.

3'

Bennie Batts played a perfect pass for Ewart Mercer, Wolfe Barker couldn't cut out the pass.

Ewart Mercer made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kirby Hepburn came close and blocked it.

4'

Bennie Batts had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Wolfe Barker got himself between the ball and goal.

5'

Bennie Batts tried to twist past Kirby Hepburn but his possession is lost through a tackle by Kirby Hepburn.

6'

Kendrick Normanson tried to dart past Aidan Howard but Aidan Howard didn't allow.

8'

Rashawn Watson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Aidan Howard blocked it.

10'

Bennie Batts passed the ball perfectly to Kendrick Normanson, Sequoia Jackson failed to intercept the pass.

Kendrick Normanson hit a crashing drive from a distance. Aidan Howard approached too late to tackle him.

Tyrell Newport made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

12'

Sequoia Jackson tried to twist past Ivan Rennold but it failed.

14'

Kendrick Normanson played a perfect pass for Ivan Rennold, Aidan Howard stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kenelm Thorn received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ivan Rennold, Kenelm Thorn took possession of the ball before Sequoia Jackson could intercept.

Kenelm Thorn found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Douglas Traver couldn't reach it.

But Kenelm Thorn sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

20'

Layton Killam skipped easily past the challenge of Lon Whinery.

Layton Killam tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off Bobbie Kendall.

21'

Kendrick Normanson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sequoia Jackson.

22'

Ewart Mercer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Wolfe Barker made a great interception.

24'

Rashawn Watson was outmuscled by Bobbie Kendall.

Block tackle from Layton Killam, easily dispossessing Bobbie Kendall before Bobbie Kendall could pass the ball.

25'

Corner taken by Devan Freeman and cut out by the opposition.

26'

Layton Killam attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lon Whinery.

27'

Ewart Mercer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Wolfe Barker got in the way of the ball.

28'

Bennie Batts turned on the ball to leave Wolfe Barker standing.

Bennie Batts tried to deliver a float cross but Kirby Hepburn intercepted the cross.

30'

Ewart Mercer turned on the ball to leave Wolfe Barker standing.

Ewart Mercer attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Kirby Hepburn approached too late to clear the danger.

But Ewart Mercer's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

32'

Wolfe Barker dribbled past Ewart Mercer.

Wolfe Barker put a low cross past Bennie Batts.

Waldo Isaacson got a shot in on the volley, Devan Freeman couldn't reach it.

Conway Martell elected to fist the ball to safety.

33'

Ivan Rennold darted past Wolfe Barker.

Ivan Rennold escaped from the challenge of Kirby Hepburn and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Tyrell Newport need faster reflex to save it ... Ivan Rennold scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Stoke-on-Trent united 1 - 0 Eastbourne F.C.

34'

Aidan Howard tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Bennie Batts.

35'

Kenelm Thorn darted past Aidan Howard.

Kenelm Thorn passed along the floor for Ivan Rennold to pick it up, Ivan Rennold took possession of the ball before Sequoia Jackson could intercept.

Ivan Rennold escaped from the challenge of Douglas Traver and drove the ball at goal.

Tyrell Newport saved and held the ball.

37'

Ivan Rennold was shown a yellow card.

39'

Kenelm Thorn gave the corner straight to the opposition.

40'

Aidan Howard made a good pass to Wolfe Barker, Ivan Rennold missed his interception.

Wolfe Barker played a perfect pass for Dell Simmons, Dell Simmons picked up on the ball before Kendrick Normanson could reach it.

Dell Simmons struck the ball with fury but Devan Freeman removed the danger.

41'

Kirby Hepburn tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Bennie Batts.

42'

Bobbie Kendall tried to get past Rashawn Watson but Rashawn Watson cleanly tackled the ball.

43'

Aidan Howard tried to skip past Kendrick Normanson but Kendrick Normanson blocked Aidan Howard.

44'

Aidan Howard tried to get past Rashawn Watson but Rashawn Watson cleanly tackled the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Eastbourne F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Stoke-on-Trent united maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Eastbourne F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Kirby Hepburn executed a block tackle on Bennie Batts before Bennie Batts tried to get onto the pass.

47'

Ewart Mercer whipped in the corner.

Nicholas Hodson got above Douglas Traver to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Ivan Rennold stepped away from Willoughby Thorne and hit a hopeful looking shot.

It went close from Ivan Rennold ... That should have been a goal.

49'

Lon Whinery received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bobbie Kendall, Rashawn Watson failed to intercept the pass.

Lon Whinery tried to take the ball past Layton Killam but Layton Killam denied.

50'

Kirby Hepburn jinked confidently past Ewart Mercer.

Whilst still some way from goal, Kirby Hepburn tried to lob the keeper but Bennie Batts charged down the shot.

52'

Ewart Mercer attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Wolfe Barker.

53'

Sequoia Jackson hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Ivan Rennold approached too late to block it.

But Sequoia Jackson sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a shocking miss.

55'

Sequoia Jackson hit a speculative long-range shot but the shot was charged down by Ivan Rennold.

56'

Bennie Batts had the pace to beat Kirby Hepburn.

Bennie Batts tried to sprint past Wolfe Barker but it failed.

57'

Kendrick Normanson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Aidan Howard.

58'

Kendrick Normanson played a long ball to Kenelm Thorn, Sequoia Jackson failed to reach the ball.

Kenelm Thorn tried to score but Willoughby Thorne made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

59'

Kirby Hepburn directed the ball to Wolfe Barker, Ewart Mercer stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bennie Batts block tackled Wolfe Barker before Wolfe Barker tried to get onto the pass.

64'

Aidan Howard blocked Kendrick Normanson in a good, clean tackle before Kendrick Normanson tried to get onto the pass.

66'

Layton Killam tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lon Whinery.

70'

Wolfe Barker lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Waldo Isaacson, Waldo Isaacson brought the ball down well before Ewart Mercer could reach it.

Waldo Isaacson directed the ball nicely to Sequoia Jackson, Sequoia Jackson latched onto the ball before Devan Freeman could intercept.

Sequoia Jackson chipped the ball goalwards but the shot was blocked by Nicholas Hodson.

71'

Waldo Isaacson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Wolfe Barker, Waldo Isaacson trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Rennold could cut it out.

Waldo Isaacson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kendrick Normanson.

72'

Rashawn Watson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

73'

Corner taken by Jaxon Akers and cut out by the opposition.

76'

Sequoia Jackson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kendrick Normanson.

77'

Pass by Kendrick Normanson to Ivan Rennold, Aidan Howard failed to intercept the pass.

Ivan Rennold had shrugged off the challenge of Sequoia Jackson and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But Ivan Rennold's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

78'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ewart Mercer.

Bobbie Kendall had the strength to hold off Rashawn Watson.

Bobbie Kendall whipped in a low cross, Layton Killam couldn't reach it.

Aidan Howard ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Nicholas Hodson approached too late to tackle him.

However, Aidan Howard put it well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

79'

Kendrick Normanson tried to take the ball past Sequoia Jackson but Sequoia Jackson robbed Kendrick Normanson.

80'

Kenelm Thorn dribbled confidently past Kirby Hepburn.

The float cross came in from Kenelm Thorn on the wing, Wolfe Barker couldn't cut out the pass.

Ewart Mercer got up above Willoughby Thorne, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Denied by Tyrell Newport.

81'

Sequoia Jackson tried to play it past Ewart Mercer but Ewart Mercer blocked Sequoia Jackson.

82'

Layton Killam hit the ball forward to Rashawn Watson, Lon Whinery couldn't reach it.

Rashawn Watson darted past Bobbie Kendall.

Rashawn Watson blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Lon Whinery didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Tyrell Newport failed to stop the ball ... Rashawn Watson scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Stoke-on-Trent united 2 - 0 Eastbourne F.C.

83'

Corner taken by Wolfe Barker and cut out by the opposition.

84'

Bennie Batts played the ball into the area,Wolfe Barker stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kenelm Thorn challenged Douglas Traver for a heading, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Kenelm Thorn put it narrowly over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

87'

Sequoia Jackson tried to dribble past Ivan Rennold but Ivan Rennold block tackled Sequoia Jackson.

88'

Rashawn Watson tried to chip the ball forward but Bobbie Kendall did well to spot and intercept the pass.

89'

Bennie Batts tried to dribble past Wolfe Barker but Wolfe Barker blocked Bennie Batts.

91'

Ivan Rennold skipped easily past Bobbie Kendall.

Ivan Rennold tried to get the cross in but The ball cannoned off Lon Whinery.

92'

Bobbie Kendall escaped from the challenge of Kenelm Thorn and tried a long range effort.

Conway Martell watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Bobbie Kendall. He was lacking match sharpness.

93'

Ivan Rennold played a great ball for Kendrick Normanson, Kendrick Normanson took it in his stride before Aidan Howard could intercept.

Kendrick Normanson bent it from medium range but the shot clattered off Sequoia Jackson.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent united 2 - 0 Eastbourne F.C.