WhiteBallProject » Tue 22 Sep'20 - FA Cup : Coventry Sphinx v Ilkeston : Live Updates

Matchman · 20/9/2020 4:32 PM

After two wins coming from two very good performances it seems like we're on a roll and the next game can't come soon enough. We've not had to wait long as we face Coventry Sphinx on Tuesday evening in the FA Cup first qualifying round. If you can't make it to the game you are welcome to follow the live match updates here,

Matchman · 21/9/2020 8:06 AM

FA CUP: Coventry Sphinx v @ilkestontown_fc on Tuesday 22 September.
Turnstiles open at 7pm. Bar open at 6pm.

Lets see how far we can go

THE EMIRATES FA CUP SEASON 2020-2021 PRIZE FUND PAYMENTS

Preliminary Round Winners £1444 , Losers £375
1st Qualifying Round Winners £2250, Losers ££750
2nd Qualifying Round Winners £3375, Losers £1125
3rd Qualifying Round Winners £5625, Losers £1875
4th Qualifying Round Winners £9375, Losers £3125

We've already banked £1444 by beating Shepshed and we can secure another £2250 by beating Coventry Sphinx.

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Matchman · 21/9/2020 4:16 PM

Ollie Bayliss

I understand the draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup will be published at 1pm on Friday.

The 43 National League North/South sides will join the winners of this week's First Qualifying Round in the draw.

Ties to be played on Saturday October 3rd.

kevilsonlad · 21/9/2020 7:42 PM

On the right shift for this game so obviously i am on the coach to this game. Be interesting how strong a team we put out , hopefully a strong side what with over £2000 at stake.

Matchman · 22/9/2020 8:02 AM

It's FA Cup matchday at Coventry Sphinx and the attendance is restricted to 300. It's first come first served at the gate so you need to arrive early. Zane has pre- purchased match tickets for those on the supporters coach.

Coventry Sphinx average attendance last season was less than 100 but they have had attendances over 300.

If you can't make it , kickoff is 7 45pm and you can follow the updates here .

It's going to be another cracking game.

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 5:23 PM

Arrived at the ground and we're in position. Not the best view as one corner of the pitch is completely obscured by the dugouts. No sign of a team sheet. It's rock hard bench seats in the stand but the pitch looks half decent under the floodlights.

Ilkeston have the same team as at Cleethorpes

1 Ross Durrant, 2 Joe Wilson, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Jack Thomas, 5 Joe Maguire, 6 Kieran Fenton, 7 Zak Goodson, 8 Ollie Brown-Hill, 9 Alex Troke, 10 Nat Watson, 11 James Reid.
Subs : 12 Mason Lee, 13 Richard Stainsby, 14 Tom Marshall, 15 Riece Bertram, 16 James Cullingworth.

It's 15 minutes to kickoff

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 5:49 PM

The teams are out. Coventry Sphinx are in light blue shirts, black shorts . Ilkeston are in red and white home kit .

The stand is now full and there are plenty of spectators around the pitch perimeter.

We're about to start

It's 7 51pm and we're off ......

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 5:57 PM

Ilkeston first to attack down the right but Sphinx keeper collects. It's all very crowded at present. 0-0 6 minutes

Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:01 PM

First corner to Ilkeston but Sphinx clear the danger. Sphinx first attack has Durrant racing out to clear. Shot by Sphinx No 11 goes wide. 0-0 10 minutes

Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:08 PM

Ilkeston corner by Reid causes problems but keeper eventually grabs the ball. Ilkeston are having all the possession but no real chances yet. Free kick to Sphinx 40 yards out . Header comfortably saved by Durrant. 0-0 17 minutes

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:17 PM

Half chance for Reid but he puts it over. Brown-Hill caught marginally offside when through on goal. Great chance for Goodson on the chase but he's high and wide. 0-0 25 minutes

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:29 PM

Ilkeston are on top but Coventry are giving it a good go. Watson lob just clears the bar. First chance in a while. Both defences on top at present. 0-0 37 minutes

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:38 PM

Goodson shot is wide. Sphinx No 10 creates their best chance so far but his shot is blocked. Watson finds net but there's been an infringement. Bennett is injured and replaced by Tom Marshall on 45 minutes. Immediately the half time whistle goes.
Half Time : Coventry Sphinx 0 Ilkeston 0

Not the best of halves. The game desperately needs a goal. We don't want to let the game go to penalties

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Matchman · 22/9/2020 6:53 PM

The players are back out and we're underway again......