As the first half progressed, the Bears maintained their dominance in possession and chances, yet the score remained deadlocked at 0-0. A free kick opportunity in the 20th minute went in favor of the Bears after a foul on Billy Buckley, but it ultimately yielded no reward. In the 28th minute, another free kick floated in by Williams narrowly missed connecting with Carl Dickinson.

At halftime, despite their control of the match, the Bears found themselves still searching for the breakthrough. The second half kicked off with an early booking for Dan Cocks for simulation in the 46th minute. The Bears continued to apply pressure, with Dan Needham’s shot slicing just wide in the 51st minute. A series of three consecutive corners in the 59th minute showcased the Bears’ determination to take the lead.

Finally, in the 62nd minute, the Bears’ persistent pressure paid off as Dan Cocks found the back of the net, giving them a 1-0 advantage. The 65th minute saw a substitution for the Bears, as Arron Johns made way for Thomas Hampton. As the clock ticked on, the Bears found themselves soaking up pressure from Wythenshawe, who were in search of an equalizer.

In the 82nd minute, the Bears made another substitution, bringing on George Sankey in place of Dan Cocks. As the match neared its conclusion, a crucial throw-in opportunity arose in the 85th minute, taken by Marco Fregapane, who had impressed throughout the game. In the 86th minute, Dan Needham had a one-on-one chance with the Wythenshawe goalkeeper, who managed to parry the shot, resulting in a corner for the Bears.

When the final whistle blew, the Bears emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Wythenshawe, securing the hard-fought three points after a match where their persistence and resilience ultimately made the difference.