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Chiseldon Castrol 
2 - 1
 Trowbridge Town

League (Wiltshire Football League Premier Division)
Saturday, August 10th, 2002
3:00 PM Kick-off

Scorers: Simon Kitchen, David Percival


Trowbridge were without many of their first team regulars when the Wiltshire Premier League kicked it's season off early. However, the faithful Town followers were far from let down by their replacements. They all played with confidence and attacked newly named Chiseldon Castrol in the early stages. Despite this it was the home side that took the lead. They had looked a little dangerous on the break and it was from one these breaks that they were awarded a free kick. As the ball went into the penalty area from the free kick, a Trowbridge defender was guilty of pushing and the resultant penalty was converted by Dominick Hammond. The lead lasted only five minutes. Tim Waylen did very well down the left wing and passed to Waleed Bakali. A good cross from Bakali was met by Simon Kitchen to score with a fine volley.

The second half was like an exhibition match at times as the young Trowbridge forwards teased the home side's defense with speed, skill and agility. Dave Percival always looked dangerous as he fought for every ball and it was he who grabbed the winner. Having beaten one defender, Percival closed in on goal, looked as if he would cross the ball but instead beat the goalkeeper inside the near post from a tight angle. Tim Waylen almost increased the lead shortly after but his header was cleared away by a defender. Chisledon were unable to match the pace of the young Trowbridge forwards but nearly equalised on the counter attack in the 70th minute. Adam Sheppard denied Chiseldon with a finger-tip save to push the ball over the crossbar. There were further chances from Trowbridge to increase their total but the Chiseldon 'keeper saved well. One a close range effort from Bakali and another in the last few minutes. A superbly struck shot from Gavin Eyre that was pushed onto the crossbar and out of play for yet another corner.

Report by Robin Sims.


SQUAD

Starting lineup

Adam Sheppard
Gordon Saunderson
Lee Wilson
Adam Glover
Waleed Bakali
Simon Kitchen
Mike Little
Adam Nunn
Gavin Eyre
Tim Waylen
David Percival

Subs used

Jamie Pickernell
Maskrey