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Balanta’s ready for the big stage

Angelo Balanta says he can’t wait to get back to playing National League football again after helping Hornchurch to reach the highest level in their history.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 May 2026

By Matthew Nash

PLAUDITS: Angelo Balanta has inspired Hornchurch this season

Angelo Balanta says he can’t wait to get back to playing National League football again after helping Hornchurch to reach the highest level in their history.
The Urchins twice came from behind to force Torquay United into extra-time in last weekend’s Step 2 promotion final before grabbing a winner through Sam Ling three minutes from the end to triumph 3-2in front of a bumper crowd at the Hornchurch Stadium.
Attacking midfielder Balanta began his career with QPR and has since spent many seasons in Non-League wit...

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