Welcome to the match between Preston athletic and Middlesbrough villa

1'

Grant Hancock directed the ball nicely to Lynn Thomas, Lynn Thomas took it in his stride before Gabe Bradford could intercept.

Lynn Thomas tried a medium range effort but Maximilian Belcher got in and cleared the danger.

3'

Graham Chamberlain went across and took the corner.

Grant Hancock dived onto the ball towards the goal, Winfred Arterbury failed to head the ball clear.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Grant Hancock. He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'

Trev Thomson tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Raynard Ackerman.

6'

Trev Thomson played the ball to Billie Christinson's feet, Billie Christinson took it in his stride before Raynard Ackerman could cut it out.

Billie Christinson floated it into the area, Archibald Hardwick tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Grant Hancock got above Lucius Babcoke to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Osbourne Bernard picked up Billie Christinson's superb pass, Winfred Arterbury couldn't cut it.

Block tackle from Lucius Babcoke, easily dispossessing Osbourne Bernard before Osbourne Bernard tried to get onto the pass.

7'

Raynard Ackerman tried to use his skill to go past Grant Hancock but Grant Hancock nicked the ball from the toes of Raynard Ackerman.

9'

Lynn Thomas passed along the floor for Dolph Ayton to pick it up, Dolph Ayton took possession of the ball before Maximilian Belcher could reach it.

Dolph Ayton tried to twist past Gabe Bradford but Gabe Bradford took the ball away from Dolph Ayton.

10'

Corner taken by Dolph Ayton and cut out by the opposition.

11'

Gabe Bradford moved the ball forward for Maximilian Belcher, Dolph Ayton failed to reach the ball.

Maximilian Belcher tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Lynn Thomas.

12'

Trev Thomson dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Trev Thomson's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

13'

Maximilian Belcher tried to get past Maria Albinson but Maria Albinson blocked Maximilian Belcher in a good, clean tackle.

14'

Dolph Ayton tried to sprint past Maximilian Belcher but Maximilian Belcher denied.

15'

Raymond Harmon tried to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Seymour Simpkin.

16'

Gabe Bradford played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Lynn Thomas.

17'

Dolph Ayton lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

Osbourne Bernard looked destined to score from long range but Seymour Simpkin closed down the space.

21'

Raymond Harmon played a lovely ball for Osbourne Bernard, Osbourne Bernard took it in his stride before Bertie Leon could cut it out.

Osbourne Bernard directed the ball to Grant Hancock, Seymour Simpkin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Grant Hancock took a shot!. Lucius Babcoke couldn't reach it.

Dion Bristol was in a good position and saved it.

22'

Lynn Thomas passed the ball through Maximilian Belcher'legs to Grant Hancock !!!

Grant Hancock turned with the ball past Gabe Bradford.

Grant Hancock rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Maximilian Belcher managed to block the shot.

23'

Seymour Simpkin blocked Raymond Harmon before Raymond Harmon tried to get onto the pass.

25'

Poor corner kick by Osbourne Bernard. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

The referee showed Maximilian Belcher a yellow card.

Trev Thomson moved the ball forward for Billie Christinson, Gabe Bradford missed his interception.

Billie Christinson took a medium-ranged shot. Raynard Ackerman approached too late to tackle him.

Billie Christinson's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

28'

Trev Thomson played a great ball for Grant Hancock, Grant Hancock trapped the ball nicely before Archibald Hardwick could intercept.

Grant Hancock tried to deliver a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Raynard Ackerman.

29'

Raymond Harmon made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Seymour Simpkin.

31'

Lynn Thomas had a great opportunity to score from long range but he was tackled by Gabe Bradford.

32'

Raymond Harmon tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Seymour Simpkin.

35'

Maria Albinson's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

36'

Raymond Harmon hit a speculative long-range shot. Seymour Simpkin approached too late to tackle him.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

39'

Dolph Ayton tried to play it past Maximilian Belcher but Maximilian Belcher blocked Dolph Ayton.

40'

Trev Thomson swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

42'

Lynn Thomas tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Maximilian Belcher.

43'

Osbourne Bernard tried to get past Raynard Ackerman but Raynard Ackerman blocked Osbourne Bernard in a good, clean tackle.

45'

Bertie Leon attempted to chip the ball forward but Osbourne Bernard came close and blocked it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Preston athletic had 33% possession in the match, while Middlesbrough villa had 67%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Raymond Harmon tried to dart past Bertie Leon but Bertie Leon cleanly tackled the ball.

48'

Gabe Bradford passed along the floor for Maximilian Belcher to pick it up, Maximilian Belcher took possession of the ball before Lynn Thomas could reach it.

Maximilian Belcher tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Dolph Ayton made the clearance.

51'

Lynn Thomas played a wonderful ball for Grant Hancock, Grant Hancock picked up on the ball before Gabe Bradford could intercept.

Grant Hancock skipped easily past the challenge of Maximilian Belcher.

Grant Hancock was free of the last defender.

Grant Hancock got behind the defence and had only Dion Bristol to beat and shot the ball. Grant Hancock finished a superb team move !!!

Preston athletic 0 - 1 Middlesbrough villa

52'

Graham Chamberlain tried to pass the ball forward but Raynard Ackerman blocked it.

54'

Cooper Whittemore picked up Raymond Harmon's long pass, Seymour Simpkin couldn't reach it.

Cooper Whittemore shot with a bicycle kick but the shot clattered off Winfred Arterbury.

57'

Raymond Harmon searched out Osbourne Bernard with a high ball, Osbourne Bernard brought the ball under control superbly before Bertie Leon could cut it out.

Good play by Osbourne Bernard in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Winfred Arterbury failed to block the shot.

But Osbourne Bernard sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a terrible miss.

58'

Gabe Bradford hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Dolph Ayton approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Gabe Bradford. He looked like he was short of match practice.

59'

The referee showed Graham Chamberlain a yellow card.

61'

Trev Thomson failed in his attempt to take the ball past Raynard Ackerman.

62'

Raynard Ackerman was outpaced by Trev Thomson.

Trev Thomson played a lovely ball for Billie Christinson, the ball was picked up by Billie Christinson before Archibald Hardwick could cut it out.

The ball was struck by Billie Christinson from 20 yards out. Raynard Ackerman wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Billie Christinson ... It was a shocking miss.

63'

Raymond Harmon laid it forward to Osbourne Bernard, Bertie Leon couldn't cut out the pass.

Seymour Simpkin could not stop Osbourne Bernard going past him.

Osbourne Bernard got free in the penalty area and tried to lob it over the keeper. Winfred Arterbury wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Dion Bristol made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

65'

Trev Thomson directed the ball to Billie Christinson, Archibald Hardwick failed to intercept the pass.

Billie Christinson hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot was blocked by Raynard Ackerman.

66'

Archibald Hardwick hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Billie Christinson approached too late to block it.

But Archibald Hardwick sent the ball wide of the mark ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

68'

Dolph Ayton played a pinpoint pass to Raymond Harmon, Raymond Harmon took it in his stride before Gabe Bradford could intercept.

Raymond Harmon passed the ball to Lynn Thomas, Maximilian Belcher couldn't cut out the pass.

Lynn Thomas rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Gabe Bradford failed to charge down the shot.

But Lynn Thomas didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

70'

Osbourne Bernard swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

71'

Lucius Babcoke looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Maria Albinson got to the ball before Nelson Allen and headed the ball clear.

72'

Raymond Harmon played a wonderful ball for Osbourne Bernard, Osbourne Bernard trapped the ball nicely before Seymour Simpkin could reach it.

Osbourne Bernard took the ball confidently past Bertie Leon.

Osbourne Bernard delivered the ball to Graham Chamberlain, Graham Chamberlain latched onto the ball before Winfred Arterbury could cut it out.

Graham Chamberlain looked certain to score but he was tackled by Lucius Babcoke.

73'

Winfred Arterbury gave the corner straight to the opposition.

74'

Osbourne Bernard tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Seymour Simpkin.

77'

Billie Christinson tried to get past Raynard Ackerman but failed.

78'

Archibald Hardwick stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Grant Hancock.

79'

Lynn Thomas made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Maximilian Belcher.

80'

Trev Thomson tried to dribble past Maximilian Belcher but Maximilian Belcher nicked the ball from the toes of Trev Thomson.

81'

Poor corner kick by Lucius Babcoke. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

82'

Raymond Harmon took the ball past Maximilian Belcher.

Raymond Harmon dribbled past Seymour Simpkin.

Raymond Harmon dribbled confidently past Bertie Leon.

Raymond Harmon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Winfred Arterbury.

83'

Lynn Thomas showed Maximilian Belcher a clean set of heels.

Lynn Thomas put a float cross over Gabe Bradford.

Cooper Whittemore got up above Winfred Arterbury, then cushioned a headed pass.

Osbourne Bernard passed the ball to Billie Christinson, Lucius Babcoke couldn't cut out the pass.

Billie Christinson found himself with plenty of time and chipped the ball goalwards. Winfred Arterbury couldn't reach it.

Dion Bristol managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

86'

Osbourne Bernard dribbled past Seymour Simpkin.

Swerving shot by Osbourne Bernard from 20 yards but Bertie Leon got himself between the ball and goal.

87'

Bertie Leon had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Osbourne Bernard failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

88'

Billie Christinson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Bertie Leon got in the way of the ball.

End Match Preston athletic 0 - 1 Middlesbrough villa