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Maidenhead United 0-0 Oxford City: Magpies denied by defiance of Haigh as gutsy Hoops hold on

Chris Haigh was the Oxford City hero as the Hoops held on for their second National League point of the season, at Maidenhead United.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 August 2023

By Joshua Browne

MAIDENHEAD U 0

OXFORD CITY 0
GOALKEEPER Chris Haigh was the Oxford City hero as the Hoops held on for their second National League point of the season, at Maidenhead United.
Haigh pulled off a string of fine saves, notably from Jayden Mitchell-Lawson and Charlee Adams as the Magpies were left frustrated at York Road.
“It wasn’t a great performance if I’m being honest,” said Maidenhead United boss Alan Devonshire before adding: “But it’s another clean sheet and we remain unbeaten at home.”
New signing Chanka Zimba, on loan from Cardiff City, was handed his first start...

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