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Good evening
We’re signing off now. A dire game and another disappointing result. The Blues move on now to the FA Trophy but their form in the league will be a big concern to the manger.
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And another
And now the final change for the home side as Taylor Miles replaces Dan Sparkes.
Chance
Gilchrist finds Hunt and his low shot is saved by Crowe using his feet. Was that the one?
Another switch
Second change for the home side as Kenny Davis goes off and Chez Isaac comes on.
Crowe catches
Half a chance as the ball bounces around the area and Ross Hannah flicks it on but Crowe claims.
Limited response
Astles with a shot from Rooney’s corner that’s deflected behind. George then heads over.
Another save
Worsnop called into action again. Great cross from Habergham and Marks heads goalwards.
Comfortable stop
Woodyard with an attempted curler for the Iron but an easy save for Worsnop.
Back underway
The Blues get the game restarted and are now lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Hannah, Mahon and Gilchrist behind Alabi.
HT Braintree Town 2 Chester FC 0
Chester’s inability to deal with set-pieces leaves them with a lot of work to do in the second-half.
Out of reach
Rooney free-kick finds Heneghan who flicks it on but George can’t quite reach it at the back post.
Rescue mission
Forget pre-match hope of three points, the Blues need a major salvage job to take something from this game now.
Another shocker
Set-piece woes continue as the Blues waste several chances to clear a Sparkes corner and Matt Paine smashes home.
Good block
Kenny Davis spanks a volley goalwards but it hits Heneghan and the ball is cleared.
Game in a lull
Not a lot happening at the moment. Braintree are looking pretty comfortable and the Blues are still trying to gain a foothold.
Encouraging signs
Alabi gets in behind for a second time but slips as he tries to cross for Hannah. Better from the Blues.
Crowe called into action
Signs of a response at last as Jordan Chapell stings the palms of keeper Michael Crowe with a half-volley.