Welcome to the match between Gloucester F.C. and Colchester albion

1'

Bert William passed along the floor for Lorin Stringer to pick it up, Lorin Stringer latched onto the ball before Wilford Beasley could cut it out.

Lorin Stringer delivered a float cross, Joyce Chase couldn't reach it.

Derek Gorbold got to the ball ahead of Ian Coombs and headed the ball clear.

2'

Woody Martell tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Philander Padmore.

3'

Joyce Chase knocked a lovely ball for Meade Botwright, Meade Botwright took possession of the ball before Patsy Hambledon could cut it out.

Meade Botwright tried to dart past Dick Jenkins but it failed.

4'

Ian Coombs's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

7'

Roderick Street played a great ball for Syd Thwaite, Placid Toller stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Syd Thwaite tried to play it past Leon Jepson but Leon Jepson blocked Syd Thwaite in a good, clean tackle.

8'

Placid Toller played a great ball for Wilford Beasley, Wilford Beasley trapped the ball nicely before Roderick Street could reach it.

Wilford Beasley tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Milton Davies.

9'

Meade Botwright shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Dick Jenkins got in and cleared the danger.

11'

Lorin Stringer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Joyce Chase showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

12'

Lorin Stringer made an attempt to move the ball forward but Wilford Beasley blocked it.

15'

Red Harden delivered the ball to Lorin Stringer, Lorin Stringer took it in his stride before Wilford Beasley could cut it out.

The ball was curled in from Lorin Stringer, Joyce Chase stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ian Coombs performed a glancing header for the goal but Derek Gorbold headed the ball to safety.

16'

Roderick Street tried to skip past Placid Toller but Roderick Street lost out to Placid Toller.

17'

Roderick Street played a great ball for Milton Davies, the ball was picked up by Milton Davies before Placid Toller could reach it.

Milton Davies played it past Leon Jepson.

Milton Davies tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Placid Toller.

18'

Leon Jepson tried to dart past Roderick Street but Leon Jepson lost the ball to Roderick Street.

21'

Lorin Stringer blasted a banana shot from long range. Joyce Chase wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Perry Odell failed to save ... Lorin Stringer finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Gloucester F.C. 1 - 0 Colchester albion

22'

Wilford Beasley tried to play it past Red Harden but Red Harden dispossessed Wilford Beasley.

25'

Roderick Street tried to use his skill to go past Placid Toller but his possession is lost through a tackle by Placid Toller.

27'

Lorin Stringer delivered the ball to Red Harden, Red Harden took it in his stride before Wilford Beasley could reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Red Harden, Joyce Chase tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bert William rose bravely above Max Vipond to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Dick Jenkins found a gap and fired off a shot. Derek Gorbold didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Perry Odell was too slow in reaction ... Dick Jenkins scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Gloucester F.C. 2 - 0 Colchester albion

32'

Leon Jepson tried to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Milton Davies.

33'

Meade Botwright skipped easily past Dick Jenkins.

Meade Botwright tried to use his skill to go past Woody Martell but failed.

34'

Lorin Stringer attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Joyce Chase.

37'

Lorin Stringer tried to hit a long ball forward but Wilford Beasley intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

38'

Woody Martell span past Meade Botwright.

Woody Martell shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Philander Padmore cleared the ball.

39'

Joyce Chase played the ball to Derek Gorbold's feet, the ball was picked up by Derek Gorbold before Red Harden could intercept.

Derek Gorbold centred the ball, Lorin Stringer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Wilford Beasley played the ball instantly down the left. Syd Thwaite failed to reach the ball.

41'

Joyce Chase sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Lorin Stringer got in and cleared the danger.

42'

Milton Davies lost the ball to Leon Jepson's block tackle before Milton Davies tried to pass the ball.

43'

Leon Jepson tried to play a long ball but Milton Davies coolly intercepted the pass.

44'

Roderick Street attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Placid Toller.

45'

Lorin Stringer fed the ball forward to Red Harden, Red Harden took possession of the ball before Wilford Beasley could intercept.

Red Harden hit a crashing drive from a distance. Joyce Chase approached too late to tackle him.

Perry Odell did well to tip it wide.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Colchester albion were unfortunate to go in behind.Gloucester F.C. maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Colchester albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ian Coombs took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

47'

Derek Gorbold stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Milton Davies got in the way of the ball.

48'

Woody Martell tried to dart past Philander Padmore but Philander Padmore didn't allow.

51'

Woody Martell went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

54'

Woody Martell turned with the ball past Philander Padmore.

Woody Martell tried to twist past Meade Botwright but Meade Botwright succesfully won the ball from Woody Martell.

56'

Ian Coombs had the chance to score from long range but Philander Padmore did well to close down the space.

60'

Joyce Chase faked a shot before cutting Lorin Stringer in a different direction.

Joyce Chase tried to get past Red Harden but Joyce Chase lost the ball to Red Harden's block tackle.

62'

Woody Martell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Placid Toller blocked it.

63'

Roderick Street bent it from long range. Ernest Raines failed to block the shot.

But Roderick Street sent the ball high into the stands ... He held his head in his hands.

64'

Woody Martell delivered a long ball for Ian Coombs, Ian Coombs trapped the ball nicely before Philander Padmore could intercept.

Ian Coombs played a pinpoint pass to Syd Thwaite, Syd Thwaite picked up on the ball before Max Vipond could intercept.

Syd Thwaite struck from a narrow angle but Derek Gorbold cleared the ball.

65'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Placid Toller.

66'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bert William that went straight to the opposition.

67'

Woody Martell failed in his attempt to jink past Philander Padmore.

68'

Pass by Roderick Street to Milton Davies, Milton Davies picked up on the ball before Leon Jepson could intercept.

Milton Davies lifted the ball forward for Ian Coombs, Ian Coombs brought the ball down well before Placid Toller could reach it.

Ian Coombs found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Max Vipond couldn't reach it.

Perry Odell had no chance to save it ... Ian Coombs scored. Super finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Gloucester F.C. 3 - 0 Colchester albion

70'

Meade Botwright tried to play it past Woody Martell but Woody Martell dispossessed Meade Botwright.

71'

Joyce Chase escaped from the challenge of Red Harden and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Joyce Chase put it clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

74'

Dick Jenkins tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Philander Padmore made it first to the ball and intercepted.

75'

Roderick Street attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Leon Jepson intercepted the pass.

76'

Leon Jepson passed the ball to Placid Toller, Milton Davies tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Placid Toller tried to dribble past Roderick Street but Roderick Street succesfully won the ball from Placid Toller.

78'

Roderick Street attempted to lob the ball forward but Placid Toller cut it out easily.

80'

Leon Jepson directed the ball nicely to Placid Toller, Milton Davies stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Placid Toller tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Roderick Street.

82'

Wilford Beasley directed the ball to Toby Walter, Toby Walter took possession of the ball before Lorin Stringer could intercept.

Toby Walter attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Red Harden approached too late to block it.

Toby Walter put it clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

86'

Meade Botwright tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dick Jenkins.

87'

Wilford Beasley was shown a yellow card.

Leon Jepson played the ball to Placid Toller's feet, the ball was picked up by Placid Toller before Milton Davies could intercept.

Placid Toller tried to dribble past Roderick Street but it failed.

89'

Meade Botwright attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Syd Thwaite.

92'

Woody Martell dribbled past Philander Padmore.

Woody Martell tried to get the cross in but his possession was lost through a tackle by Meade Botwright.

End Match Gloucester F.C. 3 - 0 Colchester albion