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Matchman · 27/2/2018 5:44 PM

I'm at the ground and so far the game is on. The match officials are happy with the pitch at present but supporters are not being allowed in for the time being. We've just had a snow flurry which was not what we wanted but it s now eased off. I've just heard that they are now going to open the turnstiles so it looks promising.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 5:48 PM

Tonight's ref said that as long as they can see the touch lines, goal lines and penalty areas then they are happy to give the game the go ahead. So unless there is a heavy fall of snow before kick off it's game on.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 5:51 PM

The pitch has been covered so the surface is not frozen. The pitch is fine as long as the officials can see the lines. To repeat : the officials are happy to play as things stand. It's now stopped snowing and there's 50 minutes to kickoff.

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Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:09 PM

Time is 7 10 pm - Unfortunately It's started snowing again. Hope it soon passes. The last flurry didn't last long.

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Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:22 PM

Just received tonight's Team Sheet. There's a possibility of kickoff being brought forward.

Alfreton :
1 Johansson, 2 Allan, 3 Wood, 4 Everington, 5 Topliss, 6 Beevers, 7 Jennings, 8 Platt, 9 Sharp, 10. Westcarr, 11 Johnson, subs : 12 Baxendale, 14 Daniels, 15 Disley, 16 Marshall.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:25 PM

Ilkeston :
1 Hannis, 2 White, 3 Walker, 4 Shaw, 5 Jemson, 6 Marshall, 7 Lench, 8 Wheatley, 9 Marshall, 10 Hopkinson, 11 Bennett. Subs : 12 Morris, 13 Deakin, 14 Gibson, 15 Fairclough, 16, Hodgett-Young.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:28 PM

The snow fall has eased slightly and the lines have been cleared again. 15 minutes to kick off.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:38 PM

It's 7 38 pm and the good news is: its stopped snowing.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:48 PM

There is a thin layer of snow on the pitch but the lines have been brushed. The teams are out and we're about to start. Alfreton are in all red Ilkeston are in all white. It's a yellow ball. We're off

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:52 PM

Alfreton have made a fast start and the ball is whizzing about. No chances yet. 0-0 5 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 6:58 PM

Not a big crowd as one may expect. Alfreton starting to get on top. Ilkeston are having to defend. 0-0 10 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:03 PM

Good run by Jamie Walker creates Ilkeston's first attempt on goal. Alfreton break well and Shaw to the rescue then Bennett. Bennet is playing behind Walker. Excellent defending by Bennett again. 0-0 15 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:10 PM

Alex Marshall is held by Alfreton defender. Alfreton clear the free kick. Another free kick to Ilkeston in decent position. Keeper collects. Sharp turn by Walker gets Ilkeston forward. Unfortunately it's started to snow again. 23 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:30 PM

Sorry for connection breakdown

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:31 PM

Its still scoreless. Alfreton have been on top but Ilkeston are still in this

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:33 PM

It's half time 0-0.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:47 PM

Second half is underway

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:53 PM

If it's a draw at full time it's straight to penalties. Hannis has to tip a fierce shot over. White breaks free but the ball just runs out before he can reach it. 0-0 52 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 7:57 PM

Walker wins Ilkeston corner. Walker is Ilkeston's best forward. Alfreton 11 replaced by 14 on 55 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:04 PM

Lench has gone down injured needing attention. Ilkeston down to ten. Fairclough comes on for Lench. Hopkinson header saved by Johansson. 0-0 62 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:06 PM

Ilkeston are making a few chances but not as many as Alfreton who remain on top. Gate 205.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:07 PM

White injured now and replaced by Morris on 65 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:10 PM

Alfreton now have free kick in good position and he scores 1-0 Alfreton. Brendan Daniels 67 minutes

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:14 PM

Good chance for Tom Marshall but its too high
Platt replaced by Baxendale. Second goal for Alfreton scorer again Daniels. 2-0 70 minuted

Alex Marshall close with a header as Ilkeston retaliate

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:17 PM

Great ball across goal by Walker but no one gets on the end of it. Deserved a goal.
Montel Gibson on for Tim Hopkinson on 75 minutes.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:26 PM

Its starting to snow again . Another good chance falls to Alex Marshall but he screws his shot just wide with the keeper beaten. That was a real chance. 83 minutes 0-2

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:31 PM

Hannis pushes shot round post. Jemson drives forward but move ends. Good effort by Walker but Alfreton keeper is equal to it. Its almost time.

Matchman · 27/2/2018 8:33 PM

That's full time and Alfreton are worthy winners.

Matchman · 28/2/2018 8:33 AM

In snowy conditions Ilkeston came close to matching their Conference North neighbours but a double from Brendon Daniels proved to be the difference. Both teams mastered the conditions surprisingly well and it was a fast moving game throughout. Ilkeston defended well and deserved to be level at half time but two goals in quick succession half way through the second half saw Alfreton through to the final. Ilkeston had their chances but there was no way past the excellent Johansson in the Alfreton goal. It was a very decent performance by the Robins against a good Alfreton side. Ilkeston never accepted defeat and fought to the end. Despite doubts about the game going ahead, there was a terrific turnout by our travelling fans who braved the snow and freezing temperature to support their team.