Cirencester Town FC
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Cirencester Town FC
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Match summary by David Pyzer
Once again The Centurions travelled across the country for a mid-week league fixture as they took on BERKHAMSTED FC, and after an exciting tussle that began with a goal apiece within the first four minutes, plus two further goals, honours were even going to the interval, but four minutes into the second period the home side scored what proved to be the deciding goal to take the three points.
There were several changes to the starting eleven when compared to the FA Trophy game at Swindon Supermarine as Will Christopher returned at right back (after a spell at Melksham Town), Nick Hancock moved into midfield in place of Adulai Sambu (unavailable) and Nick Peare replaced Reegan Messenger.
Cirencester opened the scoring three minutes into the game when NICK HANCOCK collected a clearance from a Joe Turley corner kick to fire it inside the right post from 20 yards.
The home side responded immediately as ALIE BANGURA made the most of a defensive mix-up to level from close range within a minute of the re-start.
Five minutes later Berkhamsted added a second when JOSH CHAMBERLAIN converted a slick cross.
It had been a frantic start to the match and undeterred Cirencester equalised ten minutes later when LEVI IRVING headed an Aidan Bennett cross into the net at the back post.
More frantic football leading up to the interval and it was still all-square.
As in recent matches Cirencester conceded another early goal after the break as JOSH CHAMBERLAIN completed a near post header from a routine cross four minutes into the second period.
The home side continued to press although Cirencester were not out of it as ten minutes after the mid-point of the second half they thought they had equalised but the ‘goal’ was ruled out for ‘offside’.
Despite this disappointment Cirencester competed until the final whistle but it was not to be and the home side took the points.
Full Time: 3-2
Attendance: 157 Referee: Matthew Ball
Berkhamsted FC:
1. David Saunders
2. Luke Andrews
3. Thomas Silford
4. Jack Tompkins
5. Ryan Kinnane ©
6. Ben Walster
7. Jonathan Lacey
8. Adam Watkins
9. Josh Chamberlain 9, 49
10. Ethan Kessel
11. Alie Bangura 4
12. Tommy Smith (Josh Chamberlain-83mins)
15. Jordan Kinoshi
16. Ryan Neufville (Alie Bangura-86mins)
17. Ross Oulton (Ethan Kessel-46mins)
18. Cameron Groom GK
Cirencester Town:
1. Alex Harris
2. Will Christopher
3. Jordan Morris
4. Joe Turley
5. Jake Lee ©
6. Ellis Dunton
7. Nick Hancock 3
8. Nick Peare
9. Levi Irving 19
10. Joe Shepherd
11. Aidan Bennett
12. Josh Nelmes (Joe Shepherd-80mins)
14. Sergio Mills
15. Ross Gabriel (Aidan Bennett-51mins)
16. Reegan Messenger (Nick Peare-60mins)