Local Derby

A turn around from the first meetingof these local rivals. Downham looked the hungrier of the sides from the outset.Deliveries from Russell, Kavanagh and Thompson all being cleared by the Downham defence with Swaffham unable to to take advantage of these loose balls.The best attempt for the''Pedlars'' in the first half came from Plumb who crossed into the box for Shafer who clipped his shot just past the post this in the 21st Min.The deadlock was broken in the 26th min. when Brookeswas beaten by a vicious deflection that looped the ball over his head and into the home teams net.Further damage was done 5mins. later when a through ball Beat the defence allowing the Downham no9, Foulsham to run through and beat Brookes at the near post. Swaffham started the second half well and reduced the arrears with a goal by the home captain Spalding looping a shot in from 25yds in the 61st min.Further pressure by the home team failed to allow Swaffham to get the equaliser, but credit to Downham defence who stood resolute and for the season honours are shared.