Non-League Paper

MAGPIES HOLD FIRM IN WALES

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 January 2025

By Andy Simpson

STALEMATE: Merthyr were unable to break down a resilient Dorchester’s defence
PICTURE: Gustavo Pantano

MERTHYR T 0

DORCHESTER T 0
IT’S not often Merthyr Town are stopped from scoring but Dorchester managed to do just that.
A draw provides both teams with reason to be cheerful, though: the Martyrs were able to move nine points clear at the summit after extending their unbeaten run to 19 matches, while their guests have avoided defeat now in their past 13 outings.
That goalkeeper Gez Ben-field was the Magpies’ best performer is an indicator ...

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