Scholars squeak through on pens

CHASETOWN 1 BELPER TOWN 1 CHASETOWN WON 5-4 ON PENS
By Lizzie Scott

A CAUTIOUS start gave way to an entertaining encounter after which Chasetown emerged as victors.
The opening exchanges were not classic, but the Scholars had the first real chance when Joey Butlin capitalised on a loose pass from a Belper defender only to see his shot comfortably collected by goalkeeper Kieran Preston.
The Scholars sought to build momentum and eventually asserted their dominance, but Belper came closest to breaking the deadlock when Harrison Poulter unleashed a powerful shot that Curtis Pond did wel...

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