National League South

CHURCH AT THE DOUBLE AS CLARETS FIGHT BACK

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 October 2017

CHELMSFORD CITY 5 EASTBOURNE BORO’ 2

By Matt Lee
EASTBOURNE collapsed from a 2-0 half-time lead as they conceded five secondhalf goals to promotion-chasing City.
The Clarets fell behind against the run of play as Jamie Taylor converted a cross.
Moments before Craig Braham-Barrett had been controversially denied a penalty that appeared a clear decision to everyone else in the Melbourne Community Stadium, with Braham-Barrett being booked for simulation instead.
Lloyd Dawes then raced through and rounded Sam Beasant to score.
Rod Stringer clearly spoke words of encouragement at half-time...

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