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Trowbridge Town 
1 - 2
(AET)
 Melksham Town

Wiltshire Senior Cup (Final)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2003
Hardenuish Park, Chippenham
Referee: A Matthews
7:30 PM Kick-off

Scorers: David Percival


Neil Kirkpatrick's brave young side found the experience of Screwfix League Melksham just beyond them in this nail biting final. Trowbridge started brightly and were in front after just two minutes. A long ball bounced over defender Nigel Tripp and Dave Percival nipped in to slot the ball confidently past goalkeeper Darren Chitty. Trowbridge looked livelier in the first half with Melksham content to counter-attack. Matty Bown just failing to get to the ball inside the area in the seventh minute following a long throw and Trowbridge cleared. In the 20th minute Trowbridge had a strong claim for a penalty turned down. Jack Heard deflecting an Adam Nunn free kick towards goal and when Chitty palmed the ball away, Tim Waylen appeared to be fouled just as he gained possession. After 36 minutes, Dave Percival did well on the right wing to keep the ball in play and Gavin Eyre gained possession and crossed for Jack Heard to test Chitty with a sharp effort. Shortly afterwards, Ricky Hulbert replaced Heard following an injury. With four minutes of the first half remaining, Waleed Bakali handled the ball just outside the penalty area to one side and the resultant free kick created an opportunity for Melksham, which hit a post.

In the second half, Melksham pressed hard for an equaliser and claimed their reward after 65 minutes. The ball was crossed from near the corner flag and Rob Lardner scored from close range. Trowbridge defended well to earn extra time with Melskham looking the more likely to score. The winning goal came in the first minute of extra time. Another break on the right found Gordon Smith and he picked his spot well to beat Adam Sheppard. Nigel Tripp headed wide for Melksham just before the end of the first period of extra time. Trowbridge fought to the end but couldn't really trouble a confident Melksham defence and in the end experience won over enthusiasm.

Report by Robin Sims


SQUAD

Starting lineup

Adam Sheppard
Daniel Barnes
Gordon Saunderson
Lee Wilson
Waleed Bakali
Gavin Eyre
Jack Heard
Mike Little
Adam Nunn
Tim Waylen
David Percival

Subs used

Andy Bloodworth
Ricky Hulbert
Simon Kitchen