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DIAMONDS GLISTEN AND SAINTS HAVE NO ANSWER

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 January 2022

AFC RUSHDEN 4 ST IVES TOWN 0
By Oliver Mortimer

AFC RUSHDEN and Diamonds made it six wins from their last seven games as they comprehensively defeated 10-man St Ives.
After twice going close, the hosts took the lead in the 16th minute when Nathan Tshikuna powered forward before stroking home a low effort.
The lead was doubled only a minute later when striker Ty Deacon latched on to a long ball forward to poke beyond visiting keeper Lewis Patching.
The Saints almost pulled one back through Nabil Shariff but Rushden were in full control and made it three just before half-time when Jesse ...

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