Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent forest and Norwich villa

1'

Knox Breckenridge tried to use his skill to go past Eldon Potter but Eldon Potter blocked Knox Breckenridge in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Hervey Georgeson tried to play it past Happy Michaels but Hervey Georgeson lost out to Happy Michaels.

3'

Carl Backus stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Esmé Witherspoon.

6'

Joel Wheelock tried to lift the ball forward but Russ Nigel found himself in the way of the ball.

7'

Hervey Georgeson knocked a lovely ball for Eldon Potter, the ball was picked up by Eldon Potter before Barney Abbey could reach it.

Eldon Potter sent the ball over from the wing, Happy Michaels tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Esmé Witherspoon climbed above Russell Varnham but the ball went bad.

8'

Joel Wheelock tried to dribble past Russ Nigel but Russ Nigel succesfully won the ball from Joel Wheelock.

9'

Esmé Witherspoon tried to feed the high ball but Russ Nigel coolly intercepted the pass.

10'

Kingsley Kersey tried to play it past Amias Hanson but Amias Hanson didn't allow.

11'

Kingsley Kersey played the ball to Carl Backus's feet, Carl Backus trapped the ball nicely before Zed Clausson could intercept.

Carl Backus put a float cross , Darnell Lewis failed to intercept the pass.

Alf Head jumped with Carlyle Berry and won the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Alf Head sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Alf Head. He looked like he was short of match practice.

12'

Darnell Lewis hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Carl Backus failed to charge down the shot.

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

16'

Desmond Bonham dribbled past Hervey Georgeson.

Desmond Bonham made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Amias Hanson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

18'

Kingsley Kersey tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Zed Clausson.

19'

Kingsley Kersey tried to use his skill to go past Darnell Lewis but Darnell Lewis took the ball away from Kingsley Kersey.

21'

Kingsley Kersey directed the ball nicely to Russell Varnham, Zed Clausson couldn't cut out the pass.

Russell Varnham tried to cross the ball low but Darnell Lewis found himself in the way of the ball.

22'

Knox Breckenridge lost the ball to Hervey Georgeson's block tackle before Knox Breckenridge could pass the ball.

25'

Pass by Joel Wheelock to Esmé Witherspoon, Desmond Bonham missed his interception.

Esmé Witherspoon tried to dart past Russ Nigel but Russ Nigel nicked the ball from the toes of Esmé Witherspoon.

26'

Esmé Witherspoon laid it forward to Hervey Georgeson, Happy Michaels failed to reach the ball.

Hervey Georgeson skipped past the challenge of Knox Breckenridge.

Hervey Georgeson tried to skip past Happy Michaels but Happy Michaels robbed Hervey Georgeson.

27'

Esmé Witherspoon tried to play a long ball but The ball struck Desmond Bonham.

28'

Kingsley Kersey hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Darnell Lewis approached too late to clear the danger.

But Kingsley Kersey sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Kingsley Kersey. He looked like he was short of match practice.

30'

The referee showed Hervey Georgeson a yellow card.

31'

The referee showed Alf Head a yellow card.

Jake Gibbs knocked a lovely ball for Darnell Lewis, Darnell Lewis took it in his stride before Carl Backus could cut it out.

Darnell Lewis sprinted to escape from Kingsley Kersey.

A float cross was delivered by Darnell Lewis, Carl Backus couldn't reach it.

Joel Wheelock won the ball in the air from Russell Varnham, then headed it to the goal.

Sinclair Northrop got up and punched the ball out of danger.

32'

Desmond Bonham lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Barney Abbey, Barney Abbey took an excellent first touch before Amias Hanson could cut it out.

Despite the angle, Barney Abbey flicked it goalwards but Carlyle Berry hoofed the ball clear.

34'

Kingsley Kersey tried to sprint past Zed Clausson but it failed.

36'

Happy Michaels whipped in the corner.

Kingsley Kersey climbed above Carlyle Berry, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Julius Jenkins did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... A fine goal all round by Kingsley Kersey !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 0 Norwich villa

38'

Kingsley Kersey used his skill to go past Zed Clausson.

Kingsley Kersey delivered a low cross, Darnell Lewis missed his interception.

Alf Head passed instantly to his right but he passed the ball in the wrong direction.

39'

Esmé Witherspoon hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Russ Nigel.

40'

Hervey Georgeson made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Happy Michaels came close and blocked it.

41'

Carl Backus played the ball to Desmond Bonham's feet, Amias Hanson couldn't reach it.

Esmé Witherspoon blocked Desmond Bonham in a good, clean tackle before Desmond Bonham attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

44'

Esmé Witherspoon hit the ball from long range. Russ Nigel failed to block the shot.

Sinclair Northrop had no chance to save it ... Esmé Witherspoon scored a superb effort !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 1 Norwich villa

45'

Pass by Knox Breckenridge to Happy Michaels, Happy Michaels picked up on the ball before Eldon Potter could reach it.

Happy Michaels hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Hervey Georgeson blocked the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Stoke-on-Trent forest had 52% possession in the match, while Norwich villa had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Darnell Lewis stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kingsley Kersey.

47'

Block tackle from Darnell Lewis, easily dispossessing Carl Backus before Carl Backus attempted to pass the ball.

49'

Knox Breckenridge twisted past Eldon Potter.

Knox Breckenridge dribbled confidently past Hervey Georgeson.

Knox Breckenridge found himself with plenty of time and shot. Jake Gibbs couldn't reach it.

Julius Jenkins saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

51'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Knox Breckenridge.

Kingsley Kersey attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Darnell Lewis.

52'

Russell Varnham jinked past Zed Clausson.

Russell Varnham tried to get past Eldon Potter but Eldon Potter blocked Russell Varnham.

54'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Kingsley Kersey.

Pass by Amias Hanson to Esmé Witherspoon, Esmé Witherspoon latched onto the ball before Russ Nigel could reach it.

Esmé Witherspoon tried to skip past Desmond Bonham but his possession is lost through a tackle by Desmond Bonham.

56'

Desmond Bonham failed in his attempt to take the ball past Amias Hanson.

59'

Amias Hanson dribbled past Russ Nigel.

Amias Hanson tried to use his skill to go past Desmond Bonham but Desmond Bonham succesfully won the ball from Amias Hanson.

60'

Desmond Bonham attempted to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Amias Hanson.

61'

Darnell Lewis passed along the floor for Zed Clausson to pick it up, Desmond Bonham couldn't cut it.

Zed Clausson swung in a float cross, Carl Backus couldn't reach it.

Amias Hanson found a gap and hit a fierce shot. Russell Varnham failed to charge down the shot.

But Amias Hanson effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

62'

Hervey Georgeson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Happy Michaels.

66'

Jake Gibbs elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Marshall Breckinridge won the ball in the air from Sampson Seymour, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Brilliant saved by Sinclair Northrop.

67'

Amias Hanson passed along the floor for Esmé Witherspoon to pick it up, Esmé Witherspoon took possession of the ball before Carl Backus could reach it.

Esmé Witherspoon played a perfect pass for Zed Clausson, Zed Clausson took possession of the ball before Russ Nigel could reach it.

Zed Clausson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Russell Varnham got in the way of the ball.

70'

Darnell Lewis made good use of the scissors dribble. As Carl Backus lost his balance, Darnell Lewis dribbled past Carl Backus.

Darnell Lewis was pressed by Kingsley Kersey but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Sinclair Northrop didn't move! ... Darnell Lewis scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 2 Norwich villa

71'

Amias Hanson went by the challenge of Desmond Bonham.

Amias Hanson made a good pass to Marshall Breckinridge, Russ Nigel stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marshall Breckinridge kicked the ball through Sampson Seymour'legs to Jake Gibbs !!!

Good play by Jake Gibbs in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Russell Varnham approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

75'

Hervey Georgeson swung the corner into the box.

Marshall Breckinridge got ahead of Russell Varnham to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Marshall Breckinridge put it wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

76'

Eldon Potter attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Happy Michaels made it first to the ball and intercepted.

81'

Russ Nigel received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Desmond Bonham, the ball was picked up by Russ Nigel before Hervey Georgeson could intercept.

Russ Nigel tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Amias Hanson.

82'

Pass by Darnell Lewis to Zed Clausson, Zed Clausson trapped the ball nicely before Carl Backus could cut it out.

Zed Clausson crossed the ball high into the box, Kingsley Kersey couldn't reach it.

Joel Wheelock got ahead of Russell Varnham to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Eldon Potter got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Sampson Seymour approached too late to tackle him.

But Eldon Potter put it high and wide ... It was a shocking miss.

84'

Hervey Georgeson used his skill to go past Happy Michaels.

Hervey Georgeson played a wonderful ball for Eldon Potter, Knox Breckenridge couldn't reach it.

Happy Michaels was outpaced by Eldon Potter.

Eldon Potter was through on goal.

Eldon Potter was clean through with just Sinclair Northrop to beat and smashed the ball towards the top corner. A fine goal all round by Eldon Potter !!!

Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 3 Norwich villa

85'

Desmond Bonham moved the ball forward for Russ Nigel, Russ Nigel picked up on the ball before Esmé Witherspoon could reach it.

Vicious shot by Russ Nigel for the top corner from distance but Amias Hanson removed the danger.

86'

Joel Wheelock picked up Amias Hanson's long ball, Russ Nigel couldn't cut it.

Chipped goalwards by Joel Wheelock but the shot clattered off Sampson Seymour.

88'

Corner taken by Marshall Breckinridge and cut out by the opposition.

89'

Carl Backus picked up Kingsley Kersey's excellent ball, Zed Clausson couldn't reach it.

Carl Backus tried to cross the ball low but Darnell Lewis had no problem in intercepting the ball.

91'

Darnell Lewis jinked confidently past Happy Michaels.

Darnell Lewis hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Knox Breckenridge failed to charge down the shot.

But Darnell Lewis put it just over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

92'

Zed Clausson executed a block tackle on Kingsley Kersey before Kingsley Kersey tried to get onto the pass.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 3 Norwich villa