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AFC Melksham show spirit in defeat

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AFC Melksham disabled football team recently played Highworth Swindon.

Despite losing 7-3 they produced a great performance. coming from 5-0 down. and showed a massive improvement in such a short space of time.

Great credit goes to manager Taff Evans and coaches Gareth Evans and Pat Johnson.

 

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