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Hundreds expected at second day of historic Shrovetide football game Hundreds turn out for second day of historic Shrovetide football game
(about 5 hours later)
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The annual Royal Shrovetide Football game is entering its second day with thousands of people expected to line the streets to watch. The annual Royal Shrovetide Football game has entered its second day with hundreds of people watching or taking part.
The Down'ards will continue to battle the Up'ards in the game in Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The Down'ards are continuing to battle the Up'ards in the game in Ashbourne in Derbyshire.
As the first day of the Shrovetide football game drew to a close on Tuesday, the Up'ards 'goaled' - or scored - at about 21:00 GMT.As the first day of the Shrovetide football game drew to a close on Tuesday, the Up'ards 'goaled' - or scored - at about 21:00 GMT.
The game is played over two days and is due to finish on Ash Wednesday. The game is played over two days and is due to finish later.
A great first day at the Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne - I feel I have learned quite a lot today.A great first day at the Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne - I feel I have learned quite a lot today.
Firstly, stand behind a tree when there are 500+ up'ards and down'ards heading your way or move quickly.Firstly, stand behind a tree when there are 500+ up'ards and down'ards heading your way or move quickly.
It truly is a unique game and a tradition the town's folk are very proud of - whichever side of the fence - or river - they were born.It truly is a unique game and a tradition the town's folk are very proud of - whichever side of the fence - or river - they were born.
Wednesday's game starts again at 14:00 GMT with local butcher Nigel Brown doing the honours.Wednesday's game starts again at 14:00 GMT with local butcher Nigel Brown doing the honours.
I wished I was going back for moreI wished I was going back for more
The 2013 game began when local builder John Tompkinson "turned up" the ball at 14:00 GMT on Shrove Tuesday.The 2013 game began when local builder John Tompkinson "turned up" the ball at 14:00 GMT on Shrove Tuesday.
Dave Spencer was said to have been the first goaler of the day at Sturston - shortly after 21:00 GMT.Dave Spencer was said to have been the first goaler of the day at Sturston - shortly after 21:00 GMT.
Shops have boarded up their windows and businesses have closed early for the event. Shops boarded up their windows and businesses closed early for the event.
'Unconfirmed injuries''Unconfirmed injuries'
The game, which dates back to the Middle Ages, has been described as a disorganised rugby scrum.The game, which dates back to the Middle Ages, has been described as a disorganised rugby scrum.
It is played over two days - Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday - and often lasts into the night. It is played on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, and often lasts into the night.
Hundreds of players for each side battled in the streets on Tuesday to get the hand-painted cork-filled ball to goals three miles apart.Hundreds of players for each side battled in the streets on Tuesday to get the hand-painted cork-filled ball to goals three miles apart.
There were unconfirmed reports of several injuries during the first day of the game.There were unconfirmed reports of several injuries during the first day of the game.
Two people are given the "Shrovetide honour" of starting the game by throwing the ball into the waiting crowd.Two people are given the "Shrovetide honour" of starting the game by throwing the ball into the waiting crowd.
Local butcher Nigel Brown will "turn up" the ball on Wednesday. Local butcher Nigel Brown "turned up" the ball on Wednesday.
Goals are mill wheels set in huge stone plinths on the banks of the Henmore Brook at the sites of two former mills.Goals are mill wheels set in huge stone plinths on the banks of the Henmore Brook at the sites of two former mills.
To score, a player must stand in the Henmore and tap the ball three times against the wheel.To score, a player must stand in the Henmore and tap the ball three times against the wheel.
Scoring means you will be carried back into the town by your team shoulder high and cheered by hundreds of spectators.Scoring means you will be carried back into the town by your team shoulder high and cheered by hundreds of spectators.