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Balanta’s still got it as Dover drop out

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 December 2025

By Thomas Reeves

DOVER ATHLETIC 1
HORNCHURCH 4
DEPLETED Dover Athletic were knocked out at home to National League South rivals Hornchurch.
They found themselves with an uphill task as Harry Gibbs’ effort, coupled with a Luke Baptiste own-goal, left them 2-0 down at half-time.
Dover fell further behind when Angelo Balanta found the net for the league-leading visitors and, while midfielder George Wilkinson pulled one back, substitute Henry Sandat then struck.
The hosts – without George Nikaj, Ruben Soares-Junior, Alfie Matthews, Rolando Onu and midfielder Bivesh Guru...

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