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BRAINTREE TN 2 WORTHING 1
By Anthony Scott

ALFIE MATTHEWS’ late penalty gave Braintree Town a deserved win over Worthing, who have suffered back-to-back defeats.
It was Worthing who started better with Ollie Pearce forcing Damian Niemczycki into a save before the Rebels went in front. Skipper Aarran Racine rose highest to meet a corner and planted his header past the keeper.
But Braintree responded, with John White half-volleying over before Kyron Farrell had an effort tipped wide. And Angelo Harrop’s side drew level just eight minutes after going behind. Farre...