National League South

Tomlinson strikes to sink the Clarets

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 January 2020

By Ciaran Morrison
HUNGERFORD TOWN 1
CHELMSFORD CITY 0
HUNGERFORD showed they won’t be going down without a fight as a first-half goal from Joe Tomlinson gave the Crusaders a deserved win over in-form Chelmsford.
They made a good start and Joe Tomlinson’s effort flew just over.
The visitors, though, had two golden chances. Sam Higgins was played clean through and chipped the on-rushing Adam Siviter but the ball hit the post. Chris Whelpdale then saw his strike saved by the legs of Siviter.
The hosts then took the lead shortly before half time. Zidan Akers pounced on a poor clear...

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