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Town 2 Snodland 1 There was an element of doubt about who really did have the final touch for Town's winner as the born-again club finally took all three points for the first time since 14th September, 2002. But few would begrudge Faversham Town's captain and driving force his second league goal of the season after another characteristically full-blooded display. To believe that Beale really did have the final touch also provides a neat end to one of the few moments of quality football on a scrappy afternoon. Town sweeper Gary Stock sparked the move by having the presence of mind to find an opponent with a decent pass rather than simply punt clear under pressure with eight minutes to play. His simple ball forward picked out substitute Dean Wallington who moved infield before delivering a great ball over the top for new boy Rikki Cable to move in on goal from the left. Cable, who impressed on debut, sent in a teasing square pass into the path of the charging Beal who reached the ball at exactly the same time as two defenders. Former Town player Lynden Guscott could well have had a say in sending the ball over diving goalkeeper Darryl Broadmore but it was Beal who gratefully accepted the congratulations from his team-mates. The goal completed a comeback that always looked on the cards following teenager James Holder's second goal of the season just after the hour. Tall centre-half Holder, 19, levelled the contest with a good, downward header from the second of two Dave Hockley corners and Town were on their way. Yet another good home crowd of 143 looked to be heading for a disappointing afternoon ten minutes into the second half. Town conceded a free-kick five yards from the edge of the box and Dave Jeal put Snodland ahead with a quality strike courtesy of his right foot, giving goalkeeper Tim Holmes no chance. Town were the better side in the second half despite a desperate clearance off the line from Holder. Giacomino Vail saw a header fly wide at the other end and striker John Goodwin was unlucky to be crowded out after a good square ball from Beal. Rikki Cable, who enjoyed a lot of possession in his first game for the Lilywhites, then crafted a great chance with a fine run cutting in from the left. He picked out Wallington but the impish forward tried to take the ball round Broadmore and the keeper pounced. That was just a few minutes before the decisive moment of the match and the goal that secured Faversham's first win since the 1-0 defeat of Greenwich Borough in 2002. Just 40 people made up the crowd at Salters Lane that day and Town were a bit lucky by all accounts. This time, luck had nothing to do with it. Just ask Julian Beal. Town's Top Man: Julian Beal. Heartbeat of the side. Tim Holmes 6, Mark Smith 6, Giacomino Vail 6, Kris Browning 6, James Holder 7, Adam Collis 6, Julian Beal 8, Gary Stock 7, John Goodwin 6, Dave Hockley 6, Rikki Cable 7. Subs: Ross Cable (for John Goodwin, 70mins) 6, Dean Wallington (for Adam Collis, 70) 6, Jason Mills (for Rikki Cable) 6.
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