In the freezing cold conditions Aylesbury had the majority of chances in a match which never really got going, but they were undone by a debatable decision from the referee.

There were three changes to the side which had drawn at Rothwell; Tom Vincent returned in goal, Ross Taylor in for the injured Mike Feely at left-back, and James Faulkner preferred to Andy Shed in attack.

In a first half of few clear cut opportunities, Aylesbury had the first shot when Ben Stevens lashed over the bar after the ball was headed into his path. Cinderford responded instantly with a shot from Ben Davis which was straight at Vincent.

Stuart Cattell came close to scoring his first goal for the club when he got the last tough on the ball after a corner kick was helped on to him, but he turned the ball just wide.

On nineteen minutes the busy Nathan Graham turned his hand to defensive duties and was in the right place to block a shot after a low free-kick had ricocheted through to a visiting attacker.

The match continued with sporadic chances coming the way of the Ducks. Faulkner was at the heart of most things going forward, and he did well to turn Tom Davis try his luck; the shot was deflected into the path of Mealor who hammered the ball over.

Nine minutes later and Faulkner played the ball into the path of Danny Nicholls, who played a neat one-two but could only shoot over the bar having burst into the box.

The first half was brought to an end with another effort from Faulkner, this time shooting wide with a free-kick on the edge of the area.

Half-time: Aylesbury 0-0 Cinderford

Within five minutes of the restart Cinderford had the lead with a hotly disputed goal. Referee Mr Young controversially awarded a soft free-kick against Chris Aslett, the ball loaded into the box where Craig Tait launched into a stunning overhead kick to stun the Meadow. 1-0 Cinderford

With the Ducks seemingly shell shocked the match descended into mediocrity. Faulkner continued to look the most likely to make something happen, and fifteen minutes later he created a chance for himself with a good turn of pace. Running through he placed his shot over the bar as it began to look like it wasn't his night.

The closing stages of the game were a slight improvement in as much as United actually started to look a force going forwards again, aided by the introduction of Craig Henney. Even so, Matt Bath in goal had little to do as it continued to be another frustrating game in front of goal for Aylesbury.

Midway through the half Faulkner flicked the ball on to Graham, who managed to deliver low and hard into the box. Trying a first time effort, Faulkner badly miscued, but the ball still came to Sam Swonnell whose shot was easily held by Bath.

Another good move quickly followed, Mealor playing in Faulkner who managed to dig out a cross from the byline which was met by Henney ? but straight into the waiting arms of Bath.

A good run from the improving Nicholls brought about the next chance, the winger picking out Faulkner but this time his shot was scrambled off the line by Cinderford.

The Ducks did have the ball in the net before full time as Mealor's free-kick was flicked on and then headed in at the far post, but it was deemed offside by the linesman on the near touchline.

Substitute Andy Shed nearly made an instant impact when he was put clean through, but Bath was quickly off his line to smother the ball down low in his first meaningful save of the game.

The match was ended with a stoppage time Ross Taylor volley over the bar from a corner kick, which was little more than hopeful. Now eight points off fifth spot, that's exactly what Aylesbury's playoff aspirations have become ? hopeful. It looks set to be a bitterly disappointing anti-climax to a season which had promised so much.