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VS CHERTSEY TOWN
THE ACRE CARS STADIUM
Tuesday October 29th 7.45pm
HERTFORD TOWN FC
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Welcome to
The Acre Cars Stadium
Welcome all to our re-arranged fixture with Chertsey Town, originally
due to be played on October 5th but re-scheduled to tonight because
of our visitors’ continued cup successes. Chertsey were on FA Cup duty
on October 5th and also come to us as the current holders of the FA
Vase after a Wembley triumph last summer. Chertsey have also
started this season’s league campaign well, currently lying sixth, so this
promises to be a tough game.
Our recent mini-revival stalled on Saturday with a disappointing home
defeat against Ashford so the lads are keen to put things right and get
back to winning ways again. The additions of Sam Oyeniran up front
and Percy Kiangebeni in midfield have given us more of a goal threat.
Can we keep it tighter at the back also? Come on you Blues!
Pete Hough
Programme Editor
Club Details
Address:
The Acre Cars Stadium
Hertingfordbury Park
West Street
Hertford SG13 8EZ
Tel: 01992 583716 founded 1908
Acting Chairman: Colin Hay Club Secretary: Marc Sinfield Manager: Ben Herd Press Officer: Peter Hough Programme Editor: As Press Officer Safety Officer: As Club Secretary
website: www.hertfordtownfc.com
Today’s Opponents
A Short History of Chertsey Town Football Club
Organised football was evident in Chertsey well over a century ago but
county affiliation did not take place immediately. The official founding of the club
took place in 1890 when matches were played in the West Surrey League. The
first success came in 1897 when the Surrey Junior Cup was secured. A one
year gap took place before football resumed in the same competition which
eventually became the East and West Surrey League. A further halt in football
took place during the Great War but soon after, in 1919, the club joined the
Surrey Intermediate League where it stayed, uneventfully, until 1939 and a
further break. An invitation to become founder members of the Surrey Senior
League was not taken up in 1923 but membership was later assumed, on
attaining senior status in 1946.
The club has played at various locations within the parish (Willow Walk,
Free Prae Road Staines Lane and Chilsey Green) before settling down at the
present home in 1929. The suffix ‘Town’ was added to its title some 21 years
later. The ground was donated by Sir Edward Stern as a football ground to the
‘premier club in the parish’. Next door, a similar trust provides facilities for
Chertsey Cricket Club. The main stand was constructed in the mid fifties; the
original clubhouse added in 1960 and the first covered enclosure was built some
three years later. Cover behind each goal was added in 1994 and 2010
respectively.
Although Chertsey gained membership of the Surrey Senior League
immediately after the second world war, it was not until the 1959/60 season that
success came with the league championship. This was repeated twice in the
next three years, a halcyon period when the League Cup was also won on three
occasions. Due to the static nature of amateur football in those days, the club
could not progress to the preferred Corinthian League so, in 1963, it was
controversially decided to turn professional and enter the Metropolitan League.
Although an entertaining three years were then enjoyed, the cost was too much
to bear and a return to the lower levels of the Greater London League for one
season occurred before a further shift to the Spartan League was made in 1967.
Indifferent results then dogged the club for almost two decades. This
situation was briefly relieved in 1974/75 when the club were league and league
cup runners up to an up an coming Farnborough Town. Meanwhile, the fabric
of the club was being built up behind the scenes and despite lack of prominence
on the park, movement was made via the London Spartan (1975/76) and
Athenian leagues through to the Isthmian family with a place in Division Two
South in 1984. Instant relegation to the Combined Counties League was
suffered but a rejuvenated side won promotion back to Isthmian ranks within
the year whilst winning the League Cup on the way.
The club was rewarded with good league positions but further promotion
denied at first. The worst season after returning to the Isthmians came when
the two Division Twos were split in 1991 and a place in the new Division Three
had to suffice. This position was quickly rectified with a runner’s up slot the next
season. The club also reached the quarter finals of the F.A. Vase, emulating a
similar performance in 1987/88. One year later, 102 points and a runner’s up
promotion place to Division One was nailed. The League Cup was also secured
together with the Carlsberg Trophy in the same campaign along with the League
Charity Shield and the Isthmian ‘Team of the Season’ trophy.
Only one campaign was required in Division One before further
promotion, to the Premier Division. The first season at that level was one of
consolidation but the second was more difficult. A late rally was experienced,
but was insufficient to avoid the drop to Division One. Two subsequent Division
One campaigns were comfortable but the third proved too difficult after a very
poor first half of the season.
Relatively respectable positions were attained for the next two seasons
and then a return to Division One, taking a place in the revised south section in
the Isthmian re-organisation. The side was not able to compete at this level and
relegation to Division Two was suffered in 2003. With the dissolution of the
division, the club was allocated to Combined Counties League in 2006.
Promotionally hopeful situations were created regularly over the five terms in
that competition. Finishing as runners up in 2011 was enough to secure
promotion to Division One Central of the Southern League. Unspectacular, but
safe, performances were achieved for two seasons but relegation was suffered
in 2014, and with it a return to the Combined Counties League where four
modest seasons prevailed.
A massive change occurred last season that resulted in the league
championship being secured with 13 points to spare. This led to promotion back
to the Isthmian ranks and a place in the South Central Division. However, more
memorable, was winning the FA Vase last May after turning over the score in
the final to beat Cray Valley 3-1. The combination of these two feats has made
the 2018/19 the most successful season ever for the club. Dave Anderson was
the team manager who masterminded this success but stood down at the end
of the campaign. Team captain Kevin Maclaren has since taken charge. The
chairman’s role is held jointly by Steve Powers and Mark Turner. The club, a
Charter Standard member, also has a comprehensive junior section of boys at
all ages.
Chertsey Town’s nickname, the ‘Curfews’ is derived from a locally
famous bell that hangs in the nearby St. Peters Church. The bell has rung out
the evening curfew, now ceremoniously of course, for over five hundred years.
Chertsey Town Pen Pictures
Jake Baxter (30) An experienced striker signed in September 2018 from Hartley
Wintney. Was also a prolific marksman at Tooting & Mitcham United.
Previously at Fulham acadamy and Cove.is the supporters’s choice of
Player of the Year.
Danny Bennell (36) Joined towards the end of the 2017/18 season. A centre back who
played in the FA Vase semi final with Hillingdon Borough. Has also been
with North Greenford United and Hanwell Town
Nick Bennett (21) Signed in the 2018 close season as a back up goalkeeper and has
consistely performed well when between the sticks. Came to Chertsey
Town from Ashford Town.
Andy Crossley (26) A wide attacker who rejoined for the start of last season after a short
spell at Westfield. Made his Chertsey Town first team debut in August 2010
as a 17 year old. Re-signed in November 2014 after playing at
Farnborough, Egham Town and Godalming Town. Has now made over 250
appearances for the club.
Tino Carpene (19) An August signing for the forward line. Was at Whyteleafe last season
but is a product of the AFC Wimbledon academy.
Leon Dadey (20) A midfield signing in August from Sutton United although he was on
loan to Whyteleafe last season.
Scott Day (31) Signed in the past close season for the defence. Although one year
was spent at Farnborough, the past seven seasons have been with
Whyteleafe
Lewis Driver (30) A striker who signed for the start of last season. Was previously with
Staines Town, joining them from Harrow Borough. Was also at Burnham
when they won promotion to the Southern League Premier Division in
2013.
Oliver Duffy (25) A defending midfield player who joined in the past close season. Was
previously at Hanwell Town, completing over 200 appearances.
Sam Flegg (31) A full back who signed at the start of last season but has only featured
from the January. Was previously with Tooting & Mitcham United but has
spent most of his career at Hendon. Previous to that, was with Thatcham
Town.
Lewis Gallifent (19) A goalkeeper who joined in March 2018 and was previously with
Hampton & Richmond Borough’s youth team. Firmly established in the
squad but not yet starting games on a regular basis.
Lubomir Guentchev (32) Bulgarian born striker who is based in England. Had recently played
for Yantra Trambesh in Bulgaria’s top flight and was an Under 23
international. Has played in Germany and, in England for Hendon and
Lowestoft Town. Joined in August 2017.
Fred Hill (21) A versatile player who will fit in to almost anywhere on the park, but
mainly at wing back. Signed from Redhill in December 2018. Was with
Corinthian Casuals in his younger days.
Lewis Jackson (26) A 2018 close season signing from Cobham. Plays centrally in the
midfield or more usually at full back.
Nick Jupp (30) A goalkeeper signed at the start of last season after what turned into
a tempoary retirement having played regularly for Harrow Borough. Has
also been with Shepsted Dynamo, Aldershot Town, Barnet and St Albans
City. Considered by the club’s committee as their player of the year.
Michael Kinsella (25) Vastly experienced centre back who joined from Bedfont Sports
February 2018. A PE teacher who has also played for CB Hounslow,
Harrow Borough and North Greenford United where he was team captain.
Casey Maclaren (32) A defender who signed in the past summer after a season with
Hampton & Richmond Borough. Was previously at Hendon where he made
over 300 first team appearances
Kevin Maclaren (30) Signed for The Curfews for the midfield in March 2018 from
Kingstonian but started that term at Tooting & Mtcham United. Has also
enjoyed extended stays with AFC Wimbledon and Hendon. Was last
season’s captain, but is now the club’s manager.
Sam Murphy (30) Played 184 times for Hendon from where he came in the 2018 close
season. Played previously at Edgware Town and Aldershot Town. Was part
of Cambridge United’s Academy for many years. Plays in the midfield.
Michael Peacock (31) A centre half who signed in July 2018 and was with championship
winning Beaconsfield Town last season. Has also played for Hendon,
Harrow Borough and Northwood. Is the current Players’ Player of the year.
Quincy Rowe (31) Powerful midfield attacker who joined in December 2018. Previous
club was Tooting & Mitcham United but was considering retirement. Has
also played many games with Staines Town, AFC Wimbledon and Harrow
Borough.
Bryan Taylor (23) A surprise signing for the forward line in August having played all his
football career in local football. Made an immediate impact after a belated
trial.
Mason Welch-Turner (23) Signed for the start of last season from Hanwell Town. A left back who
has also been with Corinthian Casuals, Woking and Hendon.
Talk of the Town
Gaffer Taped
Player-boss Ben Herd was interviewed last week on East Herts Radio and
gave some revealing insights into the club’s recent improvement in form.
Speaking after the 3-2 win at Staines Ben admitted that he could not claim
the credit for a half-time pep talk that inspired the lads to come from 2 down
to win in injury time. As he was receiving treatment during the break, it was
assistant boss Marc Sinfield who delivered the team talk that evidently did
the trick. Ben also absolved keeper Ben Hayes of any blame for fluffing a
punch that led to a Staines goal, pointing out that he had encouraged the
Norwich loanee to come out for crosses more and, overall, was pleased that
he had been doing this in recent games.
After a tough start to the season Ben expressed his pride in how his young
team have grown and become more resilient. He pointed out that- if he is
excluded- the team has had an average age of just 19 and that the Under 23
development side is, in fact, more of an under-17 team! The club are
operating on a budget that is only around 25% that of many teams in the
division so a reliance on youth has been a necessity.
Follow the link below to listen to the full interview
https://www.spreaker.com/user/east-herts-radio/90-minutes-live-20-10-19-
local-non-leagu
Rain stops play
The Under-23’s were due to play Witham Town at home last Thursday
evening but torrential rain made the Acre Cars Stadium pitch unplayable and
the game was postponed. Details for the rearranged fixture will be made
known on the club’s Twitter feed.
fixtures
Date Opponents co R At 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Subs used Sa 17 Aug Tooting & Mitcham L 0-1 160 Hayes Herd Whiting2 Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Moses3 Bailey Gymer McBrien1 Tshikala1; Yildiz2; Merlo3
Tu 20 Aug Waltham Abbey L 5-2 122 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie2 Merlo Bailey Gymer1 Tshikala Batt1 Rus2
Sa 24 Aug Whitton FAC 2-1 55 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Merlo2 Bailey Moses Guymer1 Pedro1; Jones2
Mo 26Aug Barking L 2-1 180 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui1 Yildiz Atkinson2 Domafriyie Pedro Bailey Batt Rus3 Tshikala1; Jessop2;
Jones3
Sa 31 Aug Hanwell Town L 4-1 207 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui2 Yildiz Atkinson Domafriyie Pedro Bailey Batt Jones1 Tshikala1; Gymer2
Sa 7 Sep Cambridge City VT 0-0
(p0-3) 155 Hayes Rus Whiting2 Pedro Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd5 Bailey4 Batt1 Zola3 Gymer1;Merlo2;
Brown3; Odeh4; Yildiz5;
Tu 10 Sep Ware VT 3-1 139 Hayes Rus Whiting Pedro3 Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh2 Batt Zola1 Brown1; Merlo2;
Gymer3
Sa 14 Sep Westfield L 1-9 133 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro Jessop Atkinson1 Brown Merlo2 Domafriyie Batt Gymer Yildiz1; Whiting2
Tu 17 Sep Chalfont St Peter L 1-5 80 Hayes Rus Whiting Pedro Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh1 Batt2 Brown Belshaw1; Gymer2
Sa 21 Sep Harlow Town L 2-1 171 Hayes Rus Whiting Ehhui2 Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh1 Gymer Brown Belshaw1; Batt2
Sa 28 Sep Heybridge Swifts FAT 4-1 162 Hayes Rus Herd Ehui1 Joseph Atkinson Domafriyie3 Pedro Odeh2 Gymer Brown Batt1; Zola2; Merlo3
Sa 5 Oct South Park L 0-0 132 Hayes Rus Herd Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Pedro Oyeniran2 Gymer1 Brown Batt1 Zola2
Tu 8 Oct Soham TR VT 0-2 64 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Joseph Atkinson Domafriyie Kiangebeni Oyeniran2 Gymer Brown1 Weyman1; Batt2; Ehui3
Sa 19 Oct Staines Town L 2-3 119 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Yildiz Atkinson Domafriyie1 Kiangebeni Oyeniran Gymer Brown2 Weyman1; Batt2; Ehui3
Tu 22 Oct Harlow Town VT 6-2 79 Hayes Jessop Rus Ehui1 Yildiz Atkinson Weyman Kiangebeni Domafriyie2 Gymer Brown3 Batt1; Oyeniran2;
McBrien3
Sa 26 Oct Ashford Town (Mdx) L 3-5 121 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Joseph1 Atkinson Domafriyie Kiangebeni Oyeniran Gymer Brown2 Jessop1; Batt2JThompson3
Tu 29 Oct Chertsey Town L
Sa 2 Nov Chipstead L
We 6 Nov Histon VT
Sa 9 Nov Uxbridge L
Sa 16 Nov Ware L
Sa 23 Nov Northwood L
Sa 7 Dec Marlow L
Sa 14 Dec Bedfont Sports L
Th 26 Dec FC Romania L
Sa 28 Dec Barking L
Sa 4 Jan Hanwell Town L
Sa 11 Jan Bracknell Town L
Sa18 Jan Staines Town L
Sa 25 Jan Chertsey Town L
Sa 1 Feb Harlow Town L
Tu 4 Feb Chalfont St Peter L
Sa 8 Feb Marlow L
Sa 15 Feb Bedfont Sports L
Sa 22 Feb Chipstead L
Sa 29 Feb Ashford Town (Mdx) L
Sa 7 Mar Ware L
Sa 14 Mar Uxbridge L
Sa 21 Mar Westfield L
Sa 28 Mar Bracknell Town L
Sa 4 Apr Tooting & Mitcham L
Sa 11 Apr Waltham Abbey L
Mo 13 Apr FC Romania L
Sa 18 Apr Northwood L
Sa 25 Apr South Park L
League Table
Pld. GD Pts
1 Harlow Town 10 +3 22 (promotion)
2 Tooting & Mitcham 8 +12 20 (play- offs)
3 Hanwell Town 7 +19 19
4 Westfield 8 +18 19
5 Ware 8 +10 18
6 Chertsey Town 8 +12 17
7 Chalfont St Peter 10 +6 17
8 Uxbridge 9 +6 16
9 Bracknell Town 9 +6 14
10 Waltham Abbey 9 +4 13
11 South Park 9 +4 12
12 Marlow 9 +1 12
13 Barking 9 -4 8
14 Chipstead 9 -4 8
15 Hertford Town 10 -20 7
16 Bedfont Sports 9 -12 6
17 FC Romania 10 -17 6
18 Ashford T. (Mdx) 10 -15 5
19 Northwood 9 -21 4
20 Staines Town 9 -8 3 (relegation play-off)
Non-league matters
Smashing the Vase
Today’s opponents Chertsey Town are the holders of the FA Vase, having
won this knockout cup alongside being promoted as champions of the
Combined Counties League in a memorable season. Chertsey lifted the
trophy- for teams within steps 5-7 of the non-league pyramid- after defeating
Cray Valley Paper Mills at Wembley Stadium 3-1 after extra time. This
represented the culmination of a major tournament involving 638 teams
(which has risen to 667 this year) from across England, Wales, the Channel
Islands and the Isle of Man.
The competition was started in 1974 following the scrapping of the FA
Amateur Cup, which had become outmoded due to the rise of semi-
professional football. The inaugural winners of the new tournament were
nearby Hoddesdon Town who beat Epson and Ewell in a memorable
Wembley appearance. The most successful team in the history of the Vase
are Whitley Bay who have lifted the trophy four times, including three times
in succession between 2009 and 2011. The next most successful team in
Vase history are Billericay, who have won it three times in the 1970s, whilst
Tiverton Town, Halesowen Town and Brigg have all triumphed twice. In 2017
Forest Green Rovers became the first one-time winners to later join the
Football League whilst AFC Fylde’s FA Trophy win last season made them the
first team to have lifted both of the national non-league knockout cups.
Hertford Town have reached the third round of the FA Vase on three
occasions, the last in 2012-13 but, of course, currently are ranked too high in
the pyramid to qualify and, instead, enter the FA Trophy for teams in the top
four tiers of non-league football. This season’s final will be on Sunday May
17th 2020 in a televised double-header along with the FA Trophy at Wembley
Stadium.
Player Focus
ELIAS MOSES
FAVOURITE OTHER TEAM? Spurs
TEAM YOU MOST LIKE TO SEE LOSE? Arsenal
FAVOURITE PLAYER? Eriksen
BEST CURRENT PLAYER IN THE WORLD? Ronaldo
BEST CURRENT ENGLISH PLAYER?
FAVOURITE OTHER SPORT? Tennis
PERSON YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET? Ronaldinho
FAVOURITE MUSICAL ACT? Grease
FAVOURITE TV / ONLINE SHOW? Boondocks
FAVOURITE MEAL? Steak & Rice
FAVOURITE PLACE IN HERTFORD? Stadium
WORST DRESSED PLAYER AT HTFC? George
Hertford Pen Pics
Nick Hayes – Nick is on loan from Premier League side Norwich City. A very talented
young keeper, Nick is an England youth international.
Ben Herd – Player/Manager Ben is an experienced right-back who started his career
at Watford before amassing 400 football league appearances for Shrewsbury and
Aldershot.
Andrei Rus – talented young right back, Andre made his Isthmian League debut at 16
for Potters Bar Town.
Max Jessop – Teenage central defender starting only his second season in senior
football, played last season at Hatfield. Played his youth football at Potters Bar Town.
Hugo Atkinson – Formally of Mildenhall Town and Romford, Hugo is a classy central
defender with good speed and technical ability.
Samuel Whiting – A tenacious left back with good experience, Sam had previously
played with Ware and Aylesbury.
Isaac Pedro – Strong and technically gifted young midfielder, Isaac made his senior
football debut last year at Broxbourne Borough.
Elias Moses – attacking midfielder who was once on the books of Sheffield
Wednesday and Fulham, Elias is an experienced non-league campaigner. Played at
Arlesey last season.
Dane Batt – formerly of Colney Heath, Dane is another teenager looking to make his
mark in senior football. A gifted attacking midfielder.
Georges Ehui - Georges is an Ivorian-born defensive midfielder who played for
Wycombe Wanderers in Football League Two. Previous clubs include Eastbourne,
Margate and Hayes.
Marco Merlo – Hertfordshire native who played last season as a professional in the
Czech League for FC Vysocina. Still in his teens, Marco is an all-action midfielder.
Niall Jones – another young player with senior experience, Niall made his senior
debut last season aged 17 at Cranfield. Niall is a strong runner with huge potential.
Luke Gymer – another Hertfordshire teen who played his youth football at
Biggleswade Town, Luke is a intelligent attacking midfielder with great invention.
Prince William Domafriyie – Fast, powerful forward who can occupy a wing or
centre-forward position, Prince recently returned to the UK having spent 4 years in
the US College system.
Connor McBrien – another young player from Herts, Connor played with Luke
Guymer at Biggleswade. Another crafty number 10, who can also play across the
front three.
Sam Belshaw – local lad and Hertford Town fan, Sam is a graceful forward who made
his senior debut at 17 for Hatfield last season.
Sukru Can Yildiz – Can is a strong, effective central defender who previously played
for Enfield Borough and Potters Bar.
Kevin Zola- quick, direct winger signed from Ashford Town
Harold Joseph- commanding centre back previously with St Albans and Enfield
Kit Brown- skilful right-winger formerly at Ware and London Colney
Percy Kiangebeni- skilful, goalscoring midfielder on loan from Colchester United and
previously with St Albans city.
Sam Oyeniran- strong, pacy centre-forward previously with Northwood and Welwyn.
Match Reports
Hertford Town 3 Ashford Town (Middlesex) 5 (October 26th 2019) Saturday was a major disappointment for the Blues with a recent upturn in form and a home game against the bottom side seeming to offer the chance for a vital three points to push towards mid-table safety. Hertford came from going two down early on to twice draw level- with an Oyeniran brace and a fifth of the season from Gymer- but were unable to cope with Ashford’s impressive front pairing of Brown and Adjei, who netted a pair apiece. When Oyeniran seized on a defensive mix-up to make it 3-3 on 54 minutes a win seemed possible, with Ashford appearing rattled and resorting to some roughhouse tactics, but the visitors rallied and ultimately ran out deserved winners.
Sam Oyeniran netting against Ashford (Ian Bush pic)
Photo Gallery
Nick Hayes punching clear and Andre Rus playing out of defence in the Ashford game
With thanks to Ian Bush
Next on the Road
Chipstead (Sat Nov 2nd 3pm) The High Road, Chipstead, Surrey CR5 3SF Tel: 01737 553250 Car Leave the M25 at junction 7 and take M23 northbound signposted Croydon. After 2 miles the M23 ends and becomes the A23. After about 1 mile at the first set at traffic lights adjacent to a BP garage turn left into Star Lane. Follow Star Lane into Elmore Road, keeping the church and the green on your left until reaching the crossroads with High Road. Turn left (signposted Lower Kingswood & Reigate) and parking for away supporters is 200 yards on your left. To walk to the ground leave via the car park entrance turn left and the clubhouse and turnstiles are a further 200 yards along the main road. Public Transport Take the train from Victoria or London Bridge to Coulsdon South. Take a 10 minute cab ride from the station or a 2.5 mile walk (down Brighton Road (A237) and then right at Holymeoke Road / Starrock Road / High Road). Chipstead Station has no cab office and no pavements on the roads but is closer if you can get a lift. Making a Day of it
• Some of you may recognize the ground from the TV series ‘Footballer’s Wives’- it was used as the training ground.
• Chipstead Downs nearby is popular for walking and birdwatching.
LINE UPS
Hertford Town Chertsey Town
Nick Jupp (GK) Lewis Jackson Mason Welch-Turner Kevin Maclaren Michael Peacock Quincy Rowe Lubo Guentchev Scott Day Jake Baxter Sam Murphy Jonathan Hippolyte Andy Crossley Glenn Yala Danny Bennell Dale Binns Tino Carpene Fred Hill Casey Maclaren
Nick Hayes Andrei Rus Ben Herd Isaac Pedro Max Jessop Hugo Atkinson Prince William Domafriyie Percy Kiangebeni Sam Oyeniran Luke Gymer Kit Brown Dane Batt George Ehui Sukru Can Yildiz Harold Joseph Sam Whiting Kane James-Thompson
MATCH OFFICIALS
• Referee: Tim Donnellan • Assistant Referee: Mario Stetakovic, • Assistant Referee: Jack Scott,