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ORAFU NICKS LATE POINT FOR ABBEY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 December 2025

DIV 1 NORTH
WITHAM TOWN 1 WALTHAM ABBEY 1
By Jim Purtill

NATHANIEL Orafu’s goal earned a point for Waltham at Witham.
Waltham had won their previous seven league matches and their quality was evident as they pushed forward.
Witham offered strong resistance in midfield and defence.
In the visitors’ best chance of the first half, a dangerous 25th-minute shot by Matt Price was well saved by Witham goalkeeper Billy Lawlor.
Witham took the lead in the lead in the 38th minute with an outstanding goal from Sam Bantick.
A volley from Bantick was well saved by Bradley Robins...

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