Southern Leagues

MELKSHAM TN 3 SLIMBRIDGE 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 February 2023

DIV 1 SOUTH
By Richard Nelsen

■ MELKSHAM started brightly and took an early lead through Luke Hopper after good work from George Plank and Aaron Witchell on the left wing.
Sam Hendy slotted a powerful free-kick home on the brink of half-time and Melksham seemed to be cruising to victory.
Slimbridge looked a totally different team in the second half. James Sunley reduced the deficit with a smartly taken goal after 54 minutes.
Marley Thomas then scored with a penalty which meant the game was in the balance.
Both teams threatened, but the home side trimumphed after Albie Hopki...

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