Thornbury 0 Corsham Town 1
Corsham Town maintained their grip on top spot in the Hellenic League Premier Division with a dramatic 1-0 victory away at Thornbury Town. In a tense encounter that unfolded like a classic smash-and-grab, Corsham rode their luck at times but ultimately secured the all-important three points with a last-minute winner.
From the outset, Corsham established their dominance, controlling possession and peppering the Thornbury goal with a flurry of chances. Langlais, Lewis, and Crawford all went close in the first half, but a combination of resolute defending and wasteful finishing kept the scoresheet blank. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Corsham dictating the tempo but struggling to find a way past a stubborn Thornbury backline.
As the clock ticked towards the 90th minute, the frustration began to show on the Corsham players’ faces. Thornbury, sensing an opportunity to snatch a point against the league leaders, started to grow in confidence and threatened on a couple of occasions. Just when a draw seemed the most likely outcome, the game exploded into life in the dying embers of injury time.
Substitute Roddy, a late introduction for Corsham, emerged as the unlikely hero. With nerves jangling and tension at fever pitch, Roddy delivered a pinpoint cross that arrowed across the Thornbury penalty area. The ball found striker Crawford unmarked, and he made no mistake, hammering a powerful volley into the bottom corner to spark jubilant celebrations amongst the travelling Corsham supporters.
The dramatic winner capped a pulsating encounter that showcased the contrasting styles of the two teams. While Corsham dominated possession and created the better chances, Thornbury displayed commendable defensive resilience and never gave up hope of snatching a point. Ultimately, however, it was a moment of brilliance from Roddy and Crawford that secured the victory for Corsham.
The win extends Corsham’s unbeaten run to a remarkable 10 games and further strengthens their position at the summit of the Hellenic League Premier Division. It was a dominant performance in spells, but credit must also go to the resolute Thornbury defense for making Corsham work hard for their victory. A huge thank you must also go to the travelling Corsham faithful, who played a crucial role in driving their team on to victory in a tense and tightly contested affair.
