National League South

Dead-ball ace Alfie is Iron’s hero

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 March 2023

BRAINTREE TOWN 1 HAMPTON & RICHMOND 0
By Louis Fell

A TIGHTLY-FOUGHT affair saw a delightful Alfie Matthews free-kick settle matters midway through the second half. The hosts controlled most of the game, but Hampton & Richmond Borough soaked up the pressure, until the set piece breached their defences.
Braintree came into the game looking to continue their fine form and play-off push, and took the initiative early, with half-chances for Alfie Pavey and Aaron Blair. The hosts, despite some half-openings, could not really sustain long periods of pressure. A fine diving save fro...

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