Non-League Paper

Chi hit back to surprise Lewes

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 December 2024

By Joe Lyons

LEWES 2
CHICHESTER C 3
CHICHESTER City moved seven points clear of the drop zone with a stunning second-half turnaround to knock hosts Lewes out of the play-off positions.
City took the lead after ten minutes, Jimmy Wild beating Toby Bull from the penalty spot.
Parity was restored 11 minutes before half-time, Eddie Allsopp scoring for the Rooks.
Both teams pressed hard for the lead in the second period but after both teams had failed to take chances, another goal arrived for Lewes on 68 minutes.
Gianluca Botti came in from the right and his effort beat Kieran Magee....

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