LOCAL FOOTBALL: Chatteris Town claim impressive non-league scalp in first pre-season victory
Recent Lilies signing, Alex Knowles, in action versus Histon. Picture: ADRIAN MORTON - Credit: Archant
Chatteris Town earned their first pre-season win after an impressive display against some illustrious opponents.
Gary Smith fires in the first Chatteris goal against Histon. Picture: ADRIAN MORTON - Credit: Archant
The Lilies ran out 3-2 winners against Histon on Wednesday evening, who won promotion to step four having secured the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division title last term, in front of a packed crowd at West Street.
Gary Smith opened the scoring in a tight first-half, before being pegged back shortly afterwards.
The visitors then gained the initiative soon after the interval, before Smith pounced again with a well-taken finish from close-range to make it a personal brace.
It was left to Town favourite Jack Saunders to seal victory from the penalty spot minutes before the end after new signing Alex Knowles was felled.
Chatteris Town goalkeeper, Lea Jordan, produces a low save to deny Histon. Picture: ADRIAN MORTON - Credit: Archant
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Under the stewardship of Alex Kaufman and Ash Taylor, Chatteris had lost their opening friendlies to higher-league Newmarket Town and Downham Town respectively.
Chatteris continue preparations for their return to the Kershaw Premier Division when they host March Town Reserves for the annual Bill Salisbury Memorial Cup this Tuesday as the Hares' first-team play on the same day.
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REMAINING PRE-SEASON FIXTURES
Alex Knowles goes down under a challenge late in the second-half versus Histon. Picture: ADRIAN MORTON - Credit: Archant
March Town Reserves (H) - Tuesday, July 23 (7.30pm).
Ely City (A) - Friday, July 26 (7.45pm).
Chatteris Town Reserves (H) - Friday, August 2 (7.30pm).
Chatteris Town manager Alex Kaufman after his side earned their first pre-season win. Picture: ADRIAN MORTON - Credit: Archant
