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AFC Liverpool v FC Isle of Man, 29th August 2022

We had got 40 programmes printed, not anticipating an attendance of nearly 250. On a couple of occasions on the turnstile I feared we would run out of change. After leaving turnstile duties, I made my way slowly to the Crossender Road end of Rossett Park. As I walked through many of the travelling support, the ball was centered from our right and number 7 Tom Douglas volleyed home to give the Reds the lead. On 21 minutes Oliver Sanderson-Rigby's Cross ball to the back post was met by the Head of Luke Stephens from a tight angle. We were 2-0 up and firmly in control. Just before the half hour mark the Ravens found an unexpected route back into the game. Jack McGovern brought down one of their forwards who was not really going towards the goal, but he still fouled him regardless. The penalty was duly despatched and it was now 2-1. For the next 10 minutes the visitors' confidence was up and it seemed they were more likely to be the next scorer if there was to be another scorer bef...