Saturday 22nd of February 2020. Chester FC were looking for a third consecutive National League North win as they welcomed Brackley Town to the 1885 Arena. Scroll down to find out how the Seals did…
Matchday. Today I’m at the 1885 Arena where Chester are hoping to follow up their win over Kings Lynn on Tuesday by beating playoff hopefuls Brackley Town. Team news and match updates to follow. #ChesterFC pic.twitter.com/QJwZof0SGU
— Zak Hayes (@ZJournalism) February 22, 2020
Here are today's teams. One change for the Seals as Anthony Dudley replaces the injured Matty Hughes. #ChesterFC pic.twitter.com/B9LPOqFUlh
— Zak Hayes (@ZJournalism) February 22, 2020
Teams are out at the 1885 Arena. Match updates on the way. #ChesterFC pic.twitter.com/Rg6nDIQ4kP
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8: A long ball from Gareth Dean bounces awkwardly in front of Russ Griffiths and the Seals keeper has to push it behind for a corner, which is cleared. 0-0.
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24: Good ball in to the box from Dudley, Akwasi Asante is unlucky to not get on to the end of it. 0-0.
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36: Goal. Brackley take the lead at the 1885 Arena, Lee Ndlovu forcing the ball home after Dan Holman had dinked the ball over Griffiths. Chester 0-1 Brackley Town. #ChesterFC #BrackleyTown
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37: Substitution for Chester, Joel Taylor appears to have picked up a knock and is replaced by Matty Waters. 0-1
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Second substitution for Chester: Akwasi Asante is replaced by Elton Ngwatala. 0-1.
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Half Time: Chester 0-1 Brackley Town. #ChesterFC #BrackleyTown
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Second half is underway at the 1885 Arena. pic.twitter.com/2O746QY3Ih
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47: Brad Jackson's effort is deflected just over. Bright start to the second half from Chester. 0-1.
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48: Jon Johnston volleys wide from Jackson's cross. 0-1.
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50: At the other side, Dan Holman does well to hold off pressure and shoot but it's gathered easily by Griffiths. 0-1.
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53: Shane Byrne with a good run and shot for Brackley, he fires just wide. 0-1.
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54: Brad Jackson fires just over for Chester after being released on the wing by Dudley. It's been an action packed start to the second half but no more goals to report as of yet.
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GOAL! Chester are level as James Jones forces the ball home from a corner. Chester 1-1 Brackley Town. #ChesterFC #BrackleyTown
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Goal for Brackley. Substitute Thierry Audel heads home from Baker's corner. Chester 1-2 Brackley Town.
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78: Johnson and Morley make their final change as Danny Livesay replaces Scott Burton.
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Brackley then also make their final change, James Armson replacing Dan Holman. 1-2.
85: GOAL! Danny Livesay makes an immediate impact, netting with a looping header from Griffiths's long kick upfield. Chester 2-2 Brackley Town.
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90: Goal! Chester 2-3 Brackley Town. Incredible stuff at the 1885 Arena as Waters tries to shield the ball out and Griffiths attempts to gather but Matt Lowe nicks the ball and somehow squeezes the ball in from the tightest of angles.
— Zak Hayes (@ZJournalism) February 22, 2020
Full time: Chester FC 2-3 Brackley Town. A pulsating encounter at the 1885 Arena results in the visitors gaining their first win in 5 games.
— Zak Hayes (@ZJournalism) February 22, 2020
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