National League South

RUTHLESS ROCKS ARE BOTTOM NO MORE

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 December 2018

EAST THURROCK UTD 2
CHELMSFORD CITY 0
By Neil Speight
EAST Thurrock moved off the bottom of the table when two early goals established a bridgehead and a superb rearguard action let them take the honours in this hard-fought Essex derby.
One time Claret Ben Marlow headed them ahead inside the first minute and then Sam Higgins broke away and converted from a narrow angle in the 21st minute.
Cue a Chelmsford revival and they laid virtual siege to the home goal but found centrebacks Steve Sheehan and Ryan Scott in indomitable mood.
And when they were beaten first keeper Jack Giddens with a grea...

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