ECFC 1-2 South Normanton

South Normanton got off to a perfect start after 3 minutes when Simms deflected shot from outside the area completely wrong footed keeper Walker into the net. Eastwood responded immediately but Greg Conn thunderous drive struck the upright with the keeper beaten.

The visiting keeper was called into action minutes later keeping out McDermott effort from close range with a stunning save. The visitors should of increased their lead after 30 minutes but Lewis couldn't direct his free header past Walker. With both teams attacking at every opportunity it was Eastwood who created the next clear chance on 40 minutes but Rory Smith downward header bounced over the bar from 6 yards after good work by Jack Smith.

Half-Time 0-1

The second half continued as the first with both sides creating chances. Walker made a smart save blocking Smith's effort when the striker got clear of the Eastwood defence. Eastwood introduced strikers Harry Allen and James Hallam midway through the half to try and get back into the game. Hallam was immediately into the action with powerful run and cross which was volleyed just wide by Kane Mathews. Eastwood's other substitute Harry Allen was also into the action but couldn't direct his headed effort on target from Jack Smith's corner. Eastwood's keeper Walker was again called into action on 80 minutes keeping out Lewis strike on goal.

In the final 5 minutes of the game both sides were awarded soft penalties to say the least. Lewis converted for South Normanton on 85 minutes while on 88 minutes Jack Smith converted Eastwood spot kick. In injury time Eastwood carved out one last chance for a share of the points. The visiting keeper parried Jack Smith's effort, Harry Allen followed up but the keeper produced a fine blocking save.

Full-Time 1-2

ECFC Team:
1 Jack Walker
2 Jamie Thomas
3 Kane Matthews
4 Greg Conn
5 Aaron Short
6 Billy Brooks
7 Rory Smith
8 Kelvin Mushambi
9 Kyle McDermott
10 Jack Smith
11 Chay Bettridge

12 Harry Allen
15 Takunda Mushambi
16 James Hallam
17 Jordan Leeming