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BIT OF BALMER MAGIC SEALS IT

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 October 2024

DIV 1 SOUTH
By Simone Els

BEMERTON H’TH H 2
WILLAND ROVERS 1
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins moved into mid-table with a narrow win over Willand Rovers.
Goalkeeper Patrick Creese was an early hero, saving a 20th-minute penalty from Owen Howe given when Fin Rooke was brought down.
Three minutes later, Harlequins took the lead with a shot from Joe Smith after new signing Olly Balmer had his effort blocked.
Seven minutes after half-time Harvey Dorothy equalised, taking the ball around Creese before rolling the ball into the net.
In the 64th minute, Balmer curled a 25-yard free-ki...

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