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Harriers v Redditch
Updated 9:23pm Tuesday 5th February 2013 in Local Sport
By Peter McKinney
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- HARRIERS and Redditch United clash in the Worcestershire Senior Cup tonight (7.30pm ko) and follow all the action with our live match blog
- Harriers field youngsters Tyrone Williams and Judd Ellis in otherwise strong line-up
- Former KHFC players Dean Bennett and Zac Costello ineligible for Redditch
- Keeper Bradley Catlow concedes an own goal to hand Harriers the lead
- Reds sub Leavi Oshungbure bags an 85th minute leveller
- Callum Flanagan fires away team ahead in the 89th minute
- Score: 1-2
9:23pm
It is over! Two late goals stun Harriers and steer Redditch into the Worcesstershire Senior Cup final. United rewarded for their never-say-die attitude. Well done to them!
9:21pm
93- Vaughan denies Deards a third United goal as they hit Harriers on the break.
9:17pm
Goal! Callum Flanagan forces home a loose ball to fire United ahead!
9:15pm
Goal! Leavi Oshungbure slams home a leveller in the 86th minute. Redditch are back on level terms!
9:11pm
82- What a miss by United sub Jermain Hylton. His first shot forces Vaughan to make a low save and with the goal at his mercy, he fores the rebound wide!
9:10pm
81- Mark Hands is replaced by Sebastian Jenkins for RUFC's final change.
9:05pm
Blimey itis raining cats and dogs.
9:03pm
9:03pm
75- Danny Pilkington's workout is complete as he is replaced by Marvin Johnson.
9:02pm
74- Second Reds change of the night as Leavi Oshungbure comes on for Jack Cresswell.
9:02pm
73- Mickey Demetriou's cross fizzes across goal but it is too fast for anyone to make contact with.
9:00pm
71- Harriers are on completely in control now, pushing forward at every chance. I forgot to mention a Reds sub in the 66th minute, when Jermain Hylton replaced Lyndon Dovey.
8:47pm
Harriers make a second change as Mickey Demetriou replaces Danny Jackman.
8:46pm
Redditch nearly force a reply. From a Quaynor corner, Will RichRds bullets a near post header just wide.
8:45pm
Terrible shame for Catlow as he will be forced to be stuck with an OG.
8:43pm
54- Goal! Bradley Catlow spills a hoofed ball into the back of his own net. Harriers lead 1-0.
8:42pm
First change for Harriers, Judd Ellis off got Ashley Parsons-Smith.
8:39pm
51- Ryan Rowe fires an effort over the bar from distance.
8:37pm
48- Harriers force a corner. Catlow punches it out and Danny Jackman curls an effort over the bar.
8:35pm
The second half is underway. The rain is really coming down now. Not good for the game or pitch.
8:17pm
Half-time. Redditch will be pleased with their efforts but Harriers will be wanting to improve. The away side have defended well and tried to hit Harriers on the break.
The hosts have seen plenty of the ball but have not been able to get going. No goals after 90 we will have extra-time and perhaps penalties.
8:16pm
45- Nathan Vaughan dives to his right but Will Richards' header from a Quaynor FK flies past the far post. Decent effort.
8:14pm
45- Quaynor wriggles down the left for Redditch but Tyrone Williams comes out and clears any danger.
8:12pm
Attendance: 289
8:11pm
41- Ricky Shakes tries to get on the end of a Blissett header but is offside.
8:09pm
39- Danny Pilkington tries to chase down a zippy ball bit it goes behind for a GK. Nothing else has happened.
8:07pm
37- More neat interplay by the away side but it does not breach the home defence and Lyndon Dovey fires a shot against a defender.
8:04pm
34- Good attack for Redditch breaks down as Josh Quaynor's left hand cross flies hi over the bar!
8:00pm
30- The referee misses a blatant handball when Flanagan slides into block Shakes' right wing cross and palms it behind. Corner given, which United defend.
7:59pm
28- Great drive from Vincent, who has been out for two weeks. He loses the ball to Liam McDonald but sprints back to win it and snuff out a Reds attack.
7:56pm
25- James Vincent drives forward and slips ball to Rowe but is fouled and Harriers have a FL. Danny Jackman sends in a swerving delivery but Mike Williams bundles it wide at far post.
7:54pm
24- Asa Charlton makes a good challenge on Ricky Shakes down the right. United's player/coach showing lots of leadership.
7:49pm
19- Redditch seeing their efforts pay off. Nathan Vaughan has to come out and block Mark Hands' effort.
7:48pm
18- Corner to Redditch. Will Richards' delivery is too low and Harriers clear.
7:45pm
James Vincent playing tonight, he was not quite fit enough for England C, who are playing Turkey at Dartford right now.
7:44pm
14- Danny Pilkington had a lot of space down the right. He delivers a cross which keeper Catlow takes.
7:40pm
10- Ryan Rowe crosses from the right and it falls to Callum Gittings. He finds Judd Ellis, who is stopped when keeper Bradley Catlow dives at his feet.
7:38pm
8- Strong run by Deards down the left. He drives into the box but Harriers' defence snuff out the danger.
7:37pm
6- Strong run for Ryan Rowe, who steers a low 20-hard effort wide.
7:36pm
5- Nathan Blissett has a header just off target for Harriers.
7:35pm
2- Connor Deards had the first shot but fired just over from 15 yards.
7:35pm
Midfielder Jack Cresswell starts against his old club for Redditch but ex Harriers Zac Costello and Dean Bennett are not included for United as they are not eligible for Worcestershire Senior Cup.
7:34pm
Redditch: Catlow, Moran, Charlton, Dovey, Flanagan, Hands, Deards, McDonald, Cresswell, Quaynor.
Subs: Oshungbure, Hylton, Jenkins.
Referee: Wayne Barratt (Worcs)
7:31pm
Harriers field a strong first team with academy players Tyrone Williams and Judd Ellis starting.
Keeper Danny Lewis is on the bench against his former side.
7:30pm
Harriers: Vaughan, Jackman, T Williams, M Williams, Vincent, Rowe, Gittings, Pilkington, Ellis, Shakes, Blissett.
Subs: Lewis, Demetriou, Long, Johnson, Parsons-Smith
7:30pm
Harriers: Vaughan, Jackman, T Williams, M Williams, Vincent, Rowe, Gittings, Pilkington, Ellis, Shakes, Blissett.
Subs: Lewis, Demetriou, Long, Johnson, Parsons-Smith
6:17pm
Good evening Harriers and Reds fans. It's a chilly night but we will have all the action with our live match blog from the game, which kicks-off at 7.30pm.
