ISTMIAN S CEN
By Mark Ashby

■ THATCHAM edged this opening-day fixture with a goal from Sam Tanner, who headed home from a few yards out in the 54th minute.
Marlow had the better of the game in the first half with an Aaron Mc- Leish-White goal ruled out for offside midway through the first half, and Rhys Harper seeing his fierce shot hit a post as the home side looked to take advantage of a strong opening period.
The second half didn’t quite live up to the first in terms of chances created, with the winner really being the only clear chance taken by Tanner.
Marlow will ...