Monday 29th November 2004

A disputed 69th minute penalty converted by skipper Craig Edwards saw ten man Redbridge dump Weymouth out of the FA Trophy at the Oakside Stadium.

Terras boss Steve Johnson, who handed a debut to new signing Jamie Gosling in Essex, was left fuming by the decision which he claimed cost his side a certain Second Round replay.

Weymouth started the stronger of the two sides yet didn't truly test Nicky Wilson in the Redbridge goal.

lan Hutchinson flicked on for Kirk Jackson in the llth minute but he could only fire
straight at the keeper while Hutchinson saw a decent shot deflected wide.

Visiting strikers Jackson and Lee Phillips were giving Redbridge defensive duo
Chris Wild and Shayne Mangodza all sorts of problems in the early exchanges
with their aerial prowess, yet dispute their attractive build-up play the Terras were unable to find the target.

Weymouth's dominance was exemplified by the fact that the hosts had to wait until the 18th minute for their first shot at goal.

A good spell of Redbridge possession resulted in Richard Thomas firing straight at Jason Matthews.

The Motormen were finding their stride and Thomas held off Hutchinson to feed
Yohance Lewis down the right hand side.

His deep cross to the back post was met by Helder Valdez who headed narrowly wide.

Excellent

After that encouraging opening which provided few chances, the Terras created
three in a five-minute spell midway through the first half.

Phillips looked to be in on goal after his excellent turn got him past Mangodza though Wild produced a fine challenge to thwart him.

Ricky Dobson was booked for a clumsy challenge on Dave Waterman, and the
resulting free-kick from Gosling was met by Phillips' header straight at Wilson.

A minute later Phillips again tested Wilson with a low shot, which the Redbridge keeper was able to collect comfortably.

There were chances at both ends during the ten minutes prior to half-time as both teams looked to go into the break with the advantage.

Weymouth started the brighter of the two sides following the interval but were
unable to create any real chances of note.

The Motormen went close in the 65th minute when Craig Edwards saw his
header from a Lewis corner cleared off the line and then came that highly disputed spot-kick.

Even the home supporters appeared surprised when the penalty was awarded after Simon Browne was adjudged to have pulled Julian Edwards back.

Despite their protests which led to Steve Tully being booked for dissent, up
stepped Craig Edwards to send Matthews the wrong way.

Redbridge had their backs to the wall in the last 15 minutes after Ricky Dobson was sent off for a second yellow card after tugging back Mark Boyce.

The Terras launched everything at their opponents and Browne almost saved them in stoppage time with a flying header that was cleared off the line.

But somehow the Motormen managed to hang on and book their place in the Third Round draw.

Weymouth : Jason Matthews, Steve Tully, Simon Browne, Dave Waterman, Matt Bound, Jamie Gosling (Shaun Wilkinson 69mins), Matt Boyce, Ian Hutchinson (Paul Gibbs 69mins), Kirk Jackson, Adam Wilde, Lee Phillips.

Subs not used : Lee Charles, Francisco Ramos

Redbridge : Nicky Wilson, Dean Neville, Ricky Dobson, Shane Mangodza, Chris Wild, Richard Thomas, Yohance Lewis (Tom Davey 83mins), Graig Edwards, Julian Edawards, Lloyd Opara (Jay Murray 63mins), Helder Valdez (Richard Halle 76mins)

Subs not used : Djoumaint Sangare, David Bull

Referee : Mr S Cook

Bookings :

Weymouth : Steve Tully (dissent)

Redbridge : Chris Wild (pulling back Jackson)

Sent-off:

Redbridge : Dobson (two yellow cards, clumsy challenge on Waterman, pulling back Boyce)