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Merstham 0-1 Brightlingsea Regent: Littlejohn grabs big Regent triumph

ZACK Littlejohn’s goal seven minutes from time gave strugglers Brightlingsea the points after a backs-to-the-wall defensive display.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 December 2021

MERSTHAM 0 BRIGHTLINGSEA R 1
By Chris Pullen

ZACK Littlejohn’s goal seven minutes from time gave strugglers Brightlingsea the points after a backs-to-the-wall defensive display.
It was a smash and grab from the visitors who were under pressure for most of the second half.
But Merstham only had themselves to blame by not turning their possession into clear-cut chances.
The first half was a very forgettable affair. There was plenty of endeavour but very little quality on show, with neither keeper having to make a save of note.
Merstham upped the tempo after the break and put the visitors unde...

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