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had slipped his marker and got behind It paid off in the 78 minute with a goal
the defence. almost identical to the one scored by
His diving header was half saved by Torrance.
Dibble in goal but only as far as Wilks Good work on the left involving Micallef
who was following up. From inside the and Ingram finally saw the ball played
six yard box he hoisted the ball over the across to Tong who made no mistake
bar when it seemed easier to have put it with a 20 yard blast wide of Hatcher, his
in the back of the net. first goal for Cardiff.
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In the 60 minute City brought off Both sides still went for goal but with
defender Bodin for front runner Godfrey Town probably more desperate to hold
Ingram in search of a goal. on at this stage – at times all 11 players
were back in their own half defending.
Urgency As the final whistle came most of the
3,000 crowd left satisfied at having seen
Just five minutes later came the trouble a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting cup
with the crush barriers. The players tie.
were taken off and the match held up Man of the match was George
for 17 minutes as police fought to Torrance.
control the crowd.
Town seemed to have lost momentum
after the stoppage and Cardiff came at
them with renewed urgency and fire.

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