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DIV 1 CENTRAL

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

WELWYN GARDEN C 2 HADLEY 2
By Phil Ravitz

■HONOURS ended deservedly even in this clash between old rivals, with all the goals coming in the opening half.
WGC went ahead in the 18th minute, when Lewis Taaffe smashed his spot-kick home after striker Steve Cawley was fouled.
But Hadley turned matters on their head with two goals in as many minutes, when Prince Kandolo was left unmarked to net from a free-kick after 25 minutes and Lenny Asamoah tapped in for 2-1, a minute later.
WGC missed gilt-edged chances through Eddie Corbit and Caw-ley, both saved by Hadley keeper Charlie ...

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