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 Trowbridge Town

League (Wiltshire Football League Premier Division)
Saturday, March 22nd, 2003
3:00 PM Kick-off

For the second week running, Trowbridge were made to pay for missed opportunities. Stratton started well and attacked at the start but once Trowbridge settled they were the better side for most of the first half. The first real chance fell to Dave Mitchell in the eight minute but it was easily taken by the Stratton ‘keeper. Stratton were awarded a free kick that Adam Sheppard caught safely despite the windy conditions. Sheppard threw the ball to Rick Hulbert and he quickly turned defence into attack with a long run down the right wing and a good cross into the centre. Unfortunately the cross was just inches too high for Mitchell in the penalty area. The best move of the first half came shortly afterwards. Andy Bloodworth fed the ball to Mitchell in midfield and his quick turn beat one player and he created a chance for Dave Percival to shoot just over the bar. A further chance for Mitchell also went over the bar in the 30th minute after some good work by Adam Nunn and Bloodworth. Ricky Hulbert also headed over after 35 minutes to leave a first half goal- less.

The second half was more evenly contested and Stratton took the lead after 55 minutes. A corner was headed back across goal and Alan Blake was first to the ball from close range. Trowbridge then lost Dave Mitchell with a knee injury and Stratton seemed to take control of the game as Trowbridge reorganised. With three minutes remaining, Dave Percival gained possession on the left wing and beat a couple of defenders to get to the goal-line and cut a pass back for Adam Nunn to shoot towards goal. The ball scraped the outside of a post and went for a goal kick and Stratton held on for their three points.

Report by Robin Sims.


SQUAD

Starting lineup

Adam Sheppard
Daniel Barnes
Lee Wilson
Andy Bloodworth
Craig Brown
Ricky Hulbert
Mike Little
Adam Nunn
Tim Waylen
Dave Mitchell
David Percival

Subs used

Nick Gleeson
Jack Heard