Welcome to the match between Walsall forest and Stoke-on-Trent city

2'

Rafe Reynell darted past Abraham Longstaff.

Rafe Reynell whipped in a low cross, Buster Stephenson missed his interception.

Hugo Porter let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but the shot was blocked by Sullivan Underwood.

3'

Layne Hicks struck the freekick through the wall. But Layne Hicks put it wide of the goal.

4'

Abraham Longstaff played a wonderful ball for Buster Stephenson, Buster Stephenson picked up on the ball before Rafe Reynell could intercept.

Buster Stephenson jinked past Lacey Rowe.

Buster Stephenson had a crack at goal but Layne Hicks cleared the ball.

6'

Trevor Wright played a perfect pass for Pacey Corra, Pacey Corra latched onto the ball before Aubrey Way could cut it out.

Pacey Corra tried to play it past Ora Baker but Pacey Corra lost the ball to Ora Baker's block tackle.

8'

Poor corner kick by Zed Rush. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

10'

Ilbert Shepard tried to play it past Thom Bourke but Thom Bourke won the ball from Ilbert Shepard.

11'

Hedley Kelsey ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Sullivan Underwood got well above Layne Hicks to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

But Sullivan Underwood struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

12'

Ilbert Shepard skipped easily past Thom Bourke.

Ilbert Shepard hit the ball from medium range but Mathew Eccleston scrambled the ball away.

13'

Rafe Reynell hit the ball forward to Lacey Rowe, Lacey Rowe latched onto the ball before Buster Stephenson could reach it.

Lacey Rowe tried to swing in a float cross but Abraham Longstaff got in the way of the ball.

14'

Hedley Kelsey executed a block tackle on Mathew Eccleston before Mathew Eccleston tried to pass the ball.

15'

Trevor Wright tried to lift the ball forward but Rufus Steed made a great interception.

17'

Leonard Clinton flicked the ball over Lacey Rowe's head !.

Leonard Clinton crossed the ball low past Rafe Reynell into the box.

Pacey Corra moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Layne Hicks.

19'

Pacey Corra jinked past Aubrey Way.

Pacey Corra crossed the ball low , Ora Baker failed to reach the ball.

Briscoe Bunker played the ball instantly down the left. Layne Hicks couldn't cut it.

Ilbert Shepard had an effort at goal but Rufus Steed made the clearance.

20'

Alton Sampson ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Pacey Corra headed at goal but Layne Hicks headed the ball to safety.

21'

Mathew Eccleston tried to feed the high ball but The ball came off Hedley Kelsey.

22'

Ilbert Shepard tried to jink past Aubrey Way but Aubrey Way denied.

24'

Ora Baker played the ball to Zed Rush's feet, Trevor Wright couldn't cut out the pass.

Zed Rush tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off Pacey Corra.

25'

Pacey Corra made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Thom Bourke came close and blocked it.

26'

Buster Stephenson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lacey Rowe.

27'

Rafe Reynell tried to pass the ball forward but Buster Stephenson blocked it.

29'

Pacey Corra made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Aubrey Way.

31'

Hugo Porter tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Trevor Wright.

33'

Abraham Longstaff made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rufus Steed lost his balance, Abraham Longstaff dribbled past Rufus Steed.

A float cross was delivered by Abraham Longstaff, Lacey Rowe failed to reach the ball.

Sullivan Underwood jumped with Rufus Steed and won the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Sullivan Underwood struck the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

34'

Ilbert Shepard tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Mathew Eccleston got in the way of the ball.

36'

Mathew Eccleston moved the ball forward for Hugo Porter, Hugo Porter picked up on the ball before Hedley Kelsey could intercept.

Whilst still some way from goal, Hugo Porter tried to lob the keeper. Ilbert Shepard approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball skimmed the top of the cross bar and went out ... He should have scored.

38'

Hedley Kelsey hit the ball forward to Sullivan Underwood, Sullivan Underwood trapped the ball nicely before Thom Bourke could intercept.

Sullivan Underwood hit the ball forward to Abraham Longstaff, Abraham Longstaff took possession of the ball before Mathew Eccleston could cut it out.

Abraham Longstaff found a gap and hit a hopeful looking shot. Rufus Steed couldn't reach it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Abraham Longstaff ... It was a poor effort from Abraham Longstaff. He was lacking match sharpness.

39'

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

40'

Trevor Wright tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Aubrey Way cut it out.

41'

Ilbert Shepard unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Thom Bourke made the clearance.

42'

Briscoe Bunker tried to skip past Ora Baker but Ora Baker took the ball away from Briscoe Bunker.

43'

Hugo Porter tried to get past Trevor Wright but Trevor Wright blocked Hugo Porter in a good, clean tackle.

44'

Rufus Steed's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Shannon Tate replaced the injured Rufus Steed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Walsall forest maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Stoke-on-Trent city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Hugo Porter span past Trevor Wright.

Hugo Porter tried to square the ball from the wing but Pacey Corra made it first to the ball and intercepted.

48'

Pacey Corra tried to dribble past Aubrey Way but failed.

50'

Ora Baker moved the ball forward for Aubrey Way, Aubrey Way trapped the ball nicely before Trevor Wright could intercept.

Aubrey Way sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Pacey Corra cleared the ball from danger.

51'

Ilbert Shepard skipped easily past Rafe Reynell.

Ilbert Shepard twisted past Lacey Rowe.

Ilbert Shepard attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot clattered off Layne Hicks.

57'

Rafe Reynell attempted to feed the high ball but Buster Stephenson closed in and intercepted the ball.

61'

Buster Stephenson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Lacey Rowe showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

63'

Ilbert Shepard made a pass to Trevor Wright, Trevor Wright trapped the ball nicely before Thom Bourke could cut it out.

Trevor Wright tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mathew Eccleston read the game well to intercept the ball.

64'

Mathew Eccleston tried to skip past the challenge of Hedley Kelsey but Hedley Kelsey block tackled Mathew Eccleston.

65'

Ilbert Shepard got past Thom Bourke.

Ilbert Shepard passed the ball to Alton Sampson, Mathew Eccleston couldn't reach it.

Alton Sampson passed along the floor for Abraham Longstaff to pick it up, Abraham Longstaff picked up on the ball before Layne Hicks could reach it.

Good play by Abraham Longstaff in making himself some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Shannon Tate couldn't reach it.

But Abraham Longstaff sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Abraham Longstaff. He was lacking match sharpness.

66'

Trevor Wright tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ora Baker.

67'

Pacey Corra made a long pass to Buster Stephenson, the ball was picked up by Buster Stephenson before Aubrey Way could reach it.

Buster Stephenson shielded the ball from Shannon Tate and tried to lob it over the keeper.

Fulton Acker got up to tip it over.

68'

Ilbert Shepard directed the ball to Hedley Kelsey, Thom Bourke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hedley Kelsey tried to sprint past Mathew Eccleston but his possession is lost through a tackle by Mathew Eccleston.

72'

Abraham Longstaff lost the ball to Lacey Rowe's block tackle before Abraham Longstaff attempted to deliver the ball.

73'

Ilbert Shepard tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Thom Bourke.

74'

Poor corner kick delivered by Mathew Eccleston that went straight to the opposition.

75'

Ilbert Shepard tried to get onto the pass but Mathew Eccleston intercepted but couldn't control.

76'

Lacey Rowe blocked Abraham Longstaff in a good, clean tackle before Abraham Longstaff could pass the ball.

77'

Ilbert Shepard flighted the ball to Leonard Clinton, Thom Bourke couldn't cut it.

Leonard Clinton played a wonderful ball for Pacey Corra, Pacey Corra took possession of the ball before Layne Hicks could intercept.

Pacey Corra found a perfect spot and hit a hopeful looking shot. Shannon Tate wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fulton Acker failed to clear the ball away ... Pacey Corra scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Walsall forest 1 - 0 Stoke-on-Trent city

79'

Ilbert Shepard laid it forward past Mathew Eccleston to Hedley Kelsey.

Hedley Kelsey tried to take the ball past Thom Bourke but his possession is lost through a tackle by Thom Bourke.

80'

Pacey Corra skipped past the challenge of Aubrey Way.

Pacey Corra tried to send in a low cross but Ora Baker found himself in the way of the ball.

81'

Aubrey Way tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Hedley Kelsey.

83'

Ilbert Shepard delivered the ball to Sullivan Underwood, Sullivan Underwood latched onto the ball before Hugo Porter could cut it out.

Sullivan Underwood played a lovely ball for Alton Sampson, Thom Bourke couldn't reach it.

Alton Sampson hit a hopeful looking shot but the shot was blocked by Layne Hicks.

86'

Layne Hicks tried to get onto the pass but Ilbert Shepard did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

89'

Ilbert Shepard gave the corner straight to the opposition.

90'

Abraham Longstaff tried to skip past the challenge of Rafe Reynell but it failed.

92'

Trevor Wright could not stop Aubrey Way going past him.

Aubrey Way lost the ball to Pacey Corra's block tackle before Aubrey Way could pass the ball.

94'

Pacey Corra directed the ball to Alton Sampson, Aubrey Way stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alton Sampson tried to put a low cross but Ora Baker blocked it.

End Match Walsall forest 1 - 0 Stoke-on-Trent city