Welcome to the match between Portsmouth united and Colchester athletic

1'

Prince Arrington failed in his attempt to skip past Julius Christopher.

2'

Clifford Hanson made a pass to Granville Ethanson, Mitch Sumner tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Granville Ethanson was pressed by Walter Haward but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Lindy Dick did well to save and hold onto the ball.

4'

Yellow card shown to Granville Ethanson.

7'

Prince Arrington fired off a long shot but Julius Christopher threw himself in front of the shot.

8'

Merrill Mason tried to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Prince Arrington.

9'

Granville Ethanson played the ball long past Brook Bush.

Abraham Archer hurriedly shot for the top corner before Eldon Washington could reach the ball.

Lindy Dick failed to save the ball ... A great goal from a fine move by Abraham Archer !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Portsmouth united 1 - 0 Colchester athletic

13'

Johnny Ikin twisted past Foster Espenson.

Johnny Ikin sprinted to escape from Thad Harrell.

Johnny Ikin tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Eldon Washington.

14'

Julius Christopher took the corner.

Clifford Hanson won the ball in the air from Eldon Washington, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Lindy Dick tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Clifford Hanson scored. Super finish !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Portsmouth united 2 - 0 Colchester athletic

15'

Merrill Mason jinked past Foster Espenson.

Merrill Mason fired off a medium-ranged shot. Audley Giles approached too late to tackle him.

But Merrill Mason didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

22'

Clifford Hanson showed Walter Haward a clean set of heels.

Vicious shot by Clifford Hanson for the top corner from distance. Brook Bush failed to block the shot.

Lindy Dick pushed it away.

23'

Thad Harrell fired off a long shot. Oz Pond wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

25'

Prince Arrington tried to get past Julius Christopher but Julius Christopher denied.

27'

Johnny Ikin directed the ball nicely past Thad Harrell to Oz Pond.

Oz Pond knocked a lovely ball for Merrill Mason, Foster Espenson missed his interception.

Merrill Mason passed along the floor for Royal Spearing to pick it up, Royal Spearing latched onto the ball before Eldon Washington could reach it.

Royal Spearing directed the ball nicely to Clifford Hanson, the ball was picked up by Clifford Hanson before Emil Stafford could cut it out.

Clifford Hanson found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Eldon Washington approached too late to block it.

Lindy Dick managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

28'

Clifford Hanson tried to knock a long ball forward but Brook Bush cut it out easily.

31'

Poor corner kick delivered by Prince Arrington that went straight to the opposition.

34'

Thad Harrell took the ball past Oz Pond.

Thad Harrell directed the ball nicely to Audley Giles, Johnny Ikin couldn't cut it.

Audley Giles tried to score but Bradley Quickley made an crucial challenge!.

35'

Prince Arrington used his skill to go past Julius Christopher.

Merrill Mason block tackled Prince Arrington before Prince Arrington could pass the ball.

36'

Johnny Ikin made a pass to Clifford Hanson, Clifford Hanson latched onto the ball before Foster Espenson could intercept.

Clifford Hanson played a wonderful ball for Lane Crawford, Lane Crawford took possession of the ball before Thad Harrell could reach it.

Lane Crawford made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Emil Stafford got in the way of the ball.

37'

Clifford Hanson skipped past Walter Haward.

Clifford Hanson tried to jink past Brook Bush but Brook Bush succesfully won the ball from Clifford Hanson.

38'

Clifford Hanson aimed the corner at the far post.

Granville Ethanson won the aerial challenge against Emil Stafford, then headed it to the goal.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Granville Ethanson ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

40'

Foster Espenson attempted to feed the high ball but Julius Christopher intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

41'

Oz Pond made a long pass to Abraham Archer, Abraham Archer latched onto the ball before Audley Giles could intercept.

Abraham Archer fed the ball forward to Merrill Mason, Emil Stafford stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Merrill Mason stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Eldon Washington.

44'

Abraham Archer tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Foster Espenson got to the ball first.

45'

Foster Espenson played a pinpoint pass to Thad Harrell, Thad Harrell took it in his stride before Oz Pond could cut it out.

Thad Harrell made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Johnny Ikin.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Colchester athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Portsmouth united maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Colchester athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Johnny Ikin hit the ball forward to Oz Pond, Oz Pond took it in his stride before Foster Espenson could reach it.

Oz Pond attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Thad Harrell got himself between the ball and goal.

49'

Walter Haward could not stop Clifford Hanson going past him.

Block tackle from Brook Bush, easily dispossessing Clifford Hanson before Clifford Hanson tried to get onto the pass.

50'

Merrill Mason jinked confidently past Audley Giles.

Merrill Mason rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Prince Arrington approached too late to clear the danger.

Lindy Dick failed to save ... A fine goal all round by Merrill Mason !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Portsmouth united 3 - 0 Colchester athletic

52'

Prince Arrington's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

53'

Merrill Mason tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Eldon Washington.

54'

Johnny Ikin tried to skip past Foster Espenson but Foster Espenson didn't allow.

55'

Clifford Hanson passed along the floor for Granville Ethanson to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Granville Ethanson before Walter Haward could reach it.

Granville Ethanson skipped past the challenge of Brook Bush.

Granville Ethanson rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Walter Haward approached too late to clear the danger.

Lindy Dick made a stunning save !.

56'

Oz Pond tried to play it past Thad Harrell but Thad Harrell dispossessed Oz Pond.

58'

Foster Espenson attempted to play a long ball but The ball was touched on by Oz Pond.

59'

Merrill Mason used his skill to go past Emil Stafford.

Merrill Mason hit a crashing drive from a distance but Foster Espenson got himself between the ball and goal.

62'

Poor corner kick by Brook Bush. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

64'

Clifford Hanson passed the ball perfectly to Royal Spearing, Walter Haward couldn't cut it.

A float cross was delivered by Royal Spearing, Brook Bush failed to reach the ball.

Emil Stafford got above Lane Crawford to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

65'

Julius Christopher looked calm and collected as he stepped up. Julius Christopher scored the penalty with supreme accuracy!!. ... GOAL!!!

Portsmouth united 4 - 0 Colchester athletic

66'

Brook Bush played a lovely ball for Walter Haward, Walter Haward took it in his stride before Granville Ethanson could intercept.

Clifford Hanson went in with a successful block tackle on Walter Haward before Walter Haward could take a shot from medium range.

68'

Clifford Hanson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Johnny Ikin, the ball was picked up by Clifford Hanson before Thad Harrell could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Clifford Hanson for the top corner from distance but Foster Espenson threw himself in front of the shot.

69'

Merrill Mason made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Mitch Sumner.

70'

Foster Espenson sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

71'

Merrill Mason tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Audley Giles got in the way of the ball.

72'

Walter Haward sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

73'

Clifford Hanson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Walter Haward closed in and intercepted the ball.

75'

Thad Harrell darted past Johnny Ikin.

Thad Harrell tried to play it past Oz Pond but Oz Pond block tackled Thad Harrell.

77'

Johnny Ikin evaded the challenge of Thad Harrell and hit the ball from long range.

Lindy Dick was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

78'

Clifford Hanson failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Walter Haward.

79'

Julius Christopher took the ball confidently past Audley Giles.

Julius Christopher had the pace to beat Prince Arrington.

Julius Christopher shot on the ball but Emil Stafford cleared the ball from danger.

82'

Merrill Mason attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Audley Giles.

86'

Long pass by Audley Giles to Mitch Sumner, Oz Pond tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mitch Sumner lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit it high and hard towards goal. Royal Spearing approached too late to tackle him.

Hamilton Scrivenor did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

88'

Clifford Hanson tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Walter Haward found himself in the way of the ball.

89'

Lane Crawford tried to dribble past Foster Espenson but Foster Espenson succesfully won the ball from Lane Crawford.

90'

Johnny Ikin tried to use his skill to go past Thad Harrell but it failed.

91'

Brook Bush tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Granville Ethanson made a great interception.

92'

Thad Harrell tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Oz Pond.

End Match Portsmouth united 4 - 0 Colchester athletic