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Match Report | Corsham Town

Club Admin11 Oct 2023 - 17:12
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Raiders Battle to Goalless Draw Against League Leaders Corsham Town

On a sunny October afternoon, Worcester Raiders hosted table-toppers Corsham Town at Sixways Stadium. Despite several chances from both sides, the match concluded in a 0-0 stalemate.

The game got off to a tense start with Shaq Smith missing an early opportunity for Corsham. The visitors kept up the pressure but struggled to break through Raiders' defence. On the other end, Worcester Raiders began to find their feet as Jordan Murphy and Jack Cresswell failed to convert their respective chances.

Corsham's best chance of the half came from a Matt Jones strike that rattled the Raiders' crossbar, leaving the home crowd breathless. A flurry of opportunities for Corsham before the halftime whistle saw them claw back some momentum, but neither team could find the net.

The second half started much like the first ended. Corsham’s Plummer tested Keiron Blackburn, who was in fine form throughout. His superb saves earned him the Man of the Match award for his sublime performance between the sticks. Raiders reciprocated with a series of attacks but found Corsham's defence resolute.

Worcester had a potential game-changing moment when Dale Edwards went down in the box, but the referee was unimpressed. As the minutes ticked away, both teams seemed to be settling for a draw, and despite a last-minute attempt from Jordan Murphy, the match ended 0-0. Although the result ended as a draw, sustained pressure from both teams made this one a compelling watch.

Despite failing to score, the Raiders' performance against a top-of-the-table side will certainly be a boost to their morale as they continue their campaign. With a defensive masterclass from both teams, it was a hard-fought point that both will feel could have been more.

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