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Infinity 1-2 Whitstable Town: FA Vase holders barely avoid upset

Dean Grant headed a late winner as Whitstable Town opened their FA Vase defence with an unconvincing win over Sussex side Infinity.
Joe Healy, left, takes the plaudits after his opener for Whitstable

INFINITY 1 WHITSTABLE TOWN 2
 
By Michael Vimpany

 

Dean Grant headed a late winner as Whitstable Town opened their FA Vase defence with an unconvincing win over Sussex side Infinity.
For long periods it looked as though Joe Healy’s first half tap-in might prove sufficient, but when Tommy Tierney equalised for Infinity from the penalty spot with 20 minutes left, Whitstable had to dig deep.
“It was a really disappointing performance, especially after our recent good form, conceded Whitstable boss Jamie Coyle.
“We suffered from a real drop in levels, but credit to our lads who found a way ...

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