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Botti the man for the big moments

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2026

By Aaron Toubain

WINGATE & F 1
CRAY VALLEY 0
GIANLUCA BOTTI’S moment of brilliance proved the difference for Wingate & Finchley in the battle of two teams fighting for survival at the bottom of the table.
The home side came into the match buoyed by their impressive midweek victory at Redbridge in the Velocity Cup semi-finals and they carried that momentum into the opening stages.
The Blues made the perfect start in the seventh minute when Botti produced a moment of real quality.
Receiving the ball from a tight angle, the forward struck first-time across the goalkee...

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