Melksham Town 4 – Shaftesbury 5

By Avril Lancaster

Shaftesbury struck twice in three minutes to snatch victory at the Oakfields Stadium on a crazy afternoon in Wiltshire to remain 5th in the Pitching In Southern League Division 1 South table.

Toby Holmes put Shaftesbury ahead in the 20th minute for his 20th goal of the season. The home side responded quickly as William Christopher bundled a corner over the line to level two minutes later. ‘Rockies ‘ skipper Charlie Burden fired the visitors ahead again in the 42nd minute before Ollie Mehew and Jamal Lawerence scored two quick goals to put Melksham 3-2 ahead.

Just as half time approached Harry Morgan headed in Jack Hoey’s free kick to equalise before Finley Bell drove in the home sides fourth. Melksham had Lewis Irving sent off before Hoey and Lewis Brown drilled in two late goals to seal an incredible victory.

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