00:19And a warm welcome on what is a fine day for football.
00:22Perfect playing conditions.
00:24My name's Guy Mowbray.
00:26I'm joined by Sue Smith in the commentary position.
00:28And hopefully we've got some goals and drama on the way.
00:31How do you see this one going, Sue?
00:33It's great to be here.
00:34I think it's going to be a really good game today.
00:36Both teams will be well up for it.
00:38So hopefully we're in for a treat.
00:42This is how the hosts line up.
00:45Yeah, it's a 4-5-1, but it will morph into a 4-2-3-1.
00:49The single centre forward will be supported by the number 10.
00:52And you'd expect them to rotate and swap positions
00:55just to try and drag defenders out.
00:57The wide midfielders, they'll offer a threat in behind.
01:04This is the visitors' team for today.
01:07Well, it looks to be a very attack-minded set-up.
01:10Three across the front with another three behind supplying the support.
01:14It'll be interesting to see if they adapt that over the course of the game, though.
01:18Particularly if those centre-backs start to get exposed in the wide areas.
01:41And the first half is underway.
01:56Able to skip past his man, but that's a really good recovery to win the ball.
02:11The chance is good.
02:12Good, but that's better.
02:22That's crossed the line.
02:23It'll be a throw.
02:27Body in the way.
02:28Good work.
02:33And they've got it back now.
02:46Pass misplaced.
02:47The ball lost.
02:50And a superb chance now.
02:53Really solid defending.
02:55Yeah, he's just so brave, isn't he?
02:56Puts his body on the line.
02:59Good work.
03:00They've got it back.
03:12Pushing forward now to make the right choice.
03:14It's to go in front.
03:16Oh, it's a goal.
03:17And it was really nicely finished.
03:28Well, here we can see it again.
03:30And this is what he's capable of, given the time and space.
03:33You've got to question the defending.
03:35Could they have got a tackle in earlier?
03:37It's a wonderful solo effort, though.
03:40Good work to regain possession.
03:45Pushing forward now.
03:47Pushing forward now.
04:16Pushing forward now.
04:19Just a little untidy.
04:32Winning the ball back and in a promising position.
04:45Perfectly anticipated.
04:46Really well won.
04:52And still allowed to run on here.
05:05He's in here.
05:09Another goal.
05:10And it's one that tightens their grip on this game.
05:22Well, here we can see it again.
05:24You do have to feel for the keeper.
05:26He's left completely exposed at the back.
05:29And he never really had much of a chance.
05:31It's poor defending, you have to say.
05:38Taking advantage there to win the ball.
05:57Possession lost and won.
06:04There's a bit of belief in this move, but it's been handled with authority.
06:09The defence stands firm.
06:15Time for some positive wing play now.
06:19And the ref goes to his whistle for that.
06:44And the ref goes to his whistle for that.
06:47And still danger here.
06:49Oh dear, they won't get back into it, missing those.
06:52Oh, they definitely won't.
06:53It was a great opportunity to get themselves back into the game.
06:58And when you're down, it's all about being clinical when a chance comes.
07:03And that'll do it.
07:04The end of the first 45 minutes here.
07:08The first half.
07:11The end of the second half.
07:13The end of the second half.
07:18The end of the second half.
07:20The end of the second half.
07:22The end of the second half.
07:22The end of the second half.
07:25The end of the second half.
07:26The end of the second half.
07:27The end of the second half.
07:28The end of the second half.
07:29The end of the second half.
07:29The end of the second half.
07:29The end of the second half.
07:30The end of the third half.
07:32The end of the third half.
07:34The end of the third half.
07:35The end of the third half.
07:37The end of the third half.
08:27The play is set, the whistle sounds, and the second half begins.
08:33Pass one, what's next?
08:36And good covering there, the pressure is for now.
08:47And the danger is cleared.
08:49Didn't overthink it, just made sure it was out of the danger area.
09:01Ball given away.
09:12No, he's in!
09:13Oh, it was set up for the shot, but then he went for brute force when a cool head was
09:18needed.
09:27A little careless there as the ball changes hands.
09:38Well, he's made his mark on the game, proving particularly hard to play against.
09:42He's causing problems.
09:44Yeah, that's been a good half for him.
09:46Clinical with his finish, but he's maintained an intensity to his performance.
09:50He'd be looking...
09:51Oh, top quality goalkeeping to deny what looks a likely goal.
09:59Under the box it goes, and that is as straightforward as they come.
10:18Some good work to win it there.
10:25A quick whistle from the referee, foul given.
10:30Substitution coming up.
10:32Now, what can they do from here?
10:35Well, he really wound that up, but he was very close to scoring.
10:39He's so unlucky not to score.
10:41I didn't think he'd shoot from there, but nearly got his reward.
10:46The ball lost and gratefully received.
10:51Now, this could lead to something.
10:54It's in!
10:55Oh, they needed that, and they're not out of this game yet.
10:59Well, we can take another look now, and what a ball it is to get them in behind.
11:03And it's not an easy finish, but he makes it look that way.
11:06He keeps his head over the ball, and it's a beautiful goal.
11:17So it's 2-1, as the ball gets rolling again.
11:31Well, some professionals would say that had to be done.
11:43And the keeper saw that one coming all the way.
11:49And Buku.
11:53Struggling to keep it here.
12:07Good work to beat the challenge.
12:11Opportunity now.
12:12Oh, brilliant save!
12:14Yeah, it's good positioning, isn't it?
12:15Stay calm.
12:16That's a textbook stop.
12:23Delivered into the box.
12:25Strong hands rising high to gather under pressure.
12:33And Buku.
12:36Good work to regain possession.
12:41And we're now inside the final ten minutes.
12:45And they certainly still believe this looks promising.
12:53They're all taken away from them.
13:04The effort never really looked like troubling the goalkeeper at all.
13:08Poor attempt in the end.
13:11The sub about to come on.
13:16And we're nearly there for the game.
13:18It's close, but not long to see this out now.
13:20I think they've just about been the better side.
13:23They've taken the chances when they've come.
13:25And on the whole, defensively, they've been OK.
13:28They just need to keep possession in the closing stages to see out the game.
13:37Well, here we go.
13:38Time for the transition.
13:40And that, ultimately, has come to nothing.
13:48It's an inviting-looking ball.
13:53And the final whistle wraps up a match that's gone the way of the visitors.
14:00Good work.
