Sporting Action

It was only five minutes before Guernsey put the first goal away through a header by Simon Tostevin. Alderney's Keeper Jamie Laband got a hand to it but it bounced off his crossbar and into the net along with Laband.

It was an exceptional save from Laband that stopped Guernsey following this straight up.

Guernsey kept the pressure on and soon earnt a corner which resulted in the ball again hitting the back of the Alderney net, but Guernsey's celebrations were cut short as the goal was disallowed due to pushing.

It was the seventeenth minute when Guernsey extended their lead to two as Ross Allen drilled the ball home after the Alderney defence failed to clear their lines.

Four minutes later Dave Rihoy joined the scorers list as his shot from outside the box flew past the fingertips of Laband.

Despite being beaten three time the young Alderney keeper, who was making his debut, did well to keep his composure and make several crucial saves.

1st Goal: Simon Tostevin in the air.

But with all the play going the Sarnians way the constant pressure told. Good work on the ball by Captain Matt Warren set Ross Allen up with a chance on goal which he chipped with his right foot over Laband to make it four nil.

Good defensive work from Alderney kept it that way for the next few minutes until half time.

For the second half the wind had picked up and had a major impact on play. Alderney's decision to play against the wind in the first half did not seem the best choice with hindsight.

It looked like a different Alderney side who came out after the break as the home side had their first real chance of the game within three minutes which was only kept out by a brilliant diving save from Keeper Jody Bisson.

This is where Alderney's team play seemed to let them down which was characterised by a lack of communication between Liam Davey and Michael Bohan who ended up going down in a heap as they collided going for the same ball.

With the near gale force winds Alderney's long balls were made more in hope than in expectation. One shot from outside the box which had been heading for the goal was whipped right over the bar by the wind.

4th Goal: Ross Allen chips Jamie Laband.

Guernsey put the pressure back on as Simon Tostevin put Dominic Heaume through on goal. Laband stopped the shot but failed to hang on to the ball and it went out for a corner.

This was cleared despite another clash by Alderney players going for the same ball.

The rest of the half was characterised, if not ruined, by the high winds as Guernsey held onto their 4-0 lead and secure their place in the Muratti Vase Final at Footes Lane on Sunday 6th May.

Minute by Minute Report

2' Guernsey put the pressure on from the start earning a free kick and an early corner.

5' Simon Tostevin puts Guernsey ahead with a header.

8' Guernsey on target again this time kept out by Laband but rebound headed wide by Dominic Heaume.

11' Jody Bisson looks comfortable as he collects an Alderney Free Kick. Guernsey's Simon Tostevin and Alderney's Matt Aldcroft collide.

13' Guernsey corner ends up in the back of the net but disallowed due to pushing and shoving in the box.

17' Another Guernsey corner. This one is headed back and forth four times before it falls for Ross Allen who drills it past Laband. Alderney Captain Simon Benfield is down and complains of elbows to the referee.

21' Unfortunately Alderney's heads go down and a quick move by the Guernsey midfield sets Dave Rihoy up outside the box which Laband is unlucky not to reach.

31' Alderney appeal for hand ball in the Guernsey penalty box but dismissed by Referee Andrew Cox.

35' After collected the ball Bisson lets Rihoy go down the left wing and move only left down by final cross which is easily collected by Laband.

36' Benfield hits the deck again after jumping for the ball and complains of elbows again but referee didn't see any cause for action.

Jody Bisson pulling off a great save.

41' Ross Allen puts a shot wide and Matthew Warren follows it with an effort that goes over the bar.

43' Good work on the ball by Captain Matt Warren sets Ross Allen up with a chance on goal which he chips with his right foot over Laband who is closing on him rapidly.

45' Last action of the half is two Guernsey corners both of which are dealt with by Laband, the first tipped over the bar, the second collected as it sailed in.

Second Half

48' First real chance for Alderney saved by Bisson.

51' Alderney's Liam Davey and Michael Bohan have a clash of head and boot as they both go for the same ball.

54' Darren Martin's shot goes wide of the post.

57' Alderney Substition Andrew Lawrence for Martin Sebire.

61' Shot from Alderney is whipped away from the goal by the wind.

63' Simon Tostevin puts Dominic Heaume through on goal but shot is blocked by Laband and goes out for a corner.

65' Alderney Substition Paul Williams for James Walker.

67' Guernsey Substition Simon Tostevin for Ryan Tippett.

71' Michael Wilson and Andrew Stone clash in the air and Alderney given a free kick as Stone hits the deck.

75' Trying for his hat-trick Ross Allen's effort goes high. Alderney prove they are not out of it yet forcing Bisson to make a save.

78' Michael Bohan suffers with cramp and has to be taken off the pitch for treatment.

81' Liam Davey pressured Bisson as he prepared to kick the ball out of his hands. Ball hits Davey in the face and ricochets sideways. Both head for the ball with Bisson just in the lead to clear it.

84' Bohan is down with cramp again and this time has to be carried off.

88' Guernsey Substition Ross Allen for Marc McGrath.