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Magpies hit back after Crusaders’ rapid start

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 December 2025

DORCHESTER TOWN 2 HUNGERFORD TOWN 1
By Terry Spracklen

HUNGERFORD were fastest off the blocks at Avenue Stadium.
Charlie Austin met a flick on from Matt Berry-Hargreaves to head the Crusaders into a second minute lead and a minute later appeared to double the tally only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.
Crusaders skipper Rhys Taylor then smashed the ball against the far post and Harry Williams headed just over as the visitors dominated the opening half hour.
Dorchester produced their first meaningful effort on goal after 35 minutes when Connor Underhill clipped the top of t...

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