A Gritty Quarrymen Grind Out Victory

A packed Taxtful Southbank was the setting for a pulsating encounter between Corsham Town and Pershore in the Hellenic Premier League, with the home side holding firm for a hard-fought 2-0 victory. Debutant Dean Griffiths was the undisputed star of the show, bagging a brace to mark his arrival in style.

Corsham began like a team with a point to prove, pressing high and creating early chances. Their persistence paid off on nine minutes when Griffiths, with a touch of fortune, saw his deflected shot nestle into the top corner. The jubilant celebration at the South End had barely subsided when, twenty minutes later, Griffiths was on the scoresheet again. Kye Simpson played a clever through ball, releasing the striker who coolly slotted past the helpless Pershore keeper.

The second half, however, saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Pershore, stung by the two-goal deficit, roared back with renewed vigour. A string of dangerous attacks kept Jeppo in the Corsham net on his toes, with a stunning save to deny a fierce header and a fingertip tip-over from a deflected shot showcasing his resilience.

Tempers flared as the game grew increasingly physical. Pershore received two yellow cards, one for a reckless tackle on Owen Humphries that forced the midfielder off injured, and the other for dissent that saw the offender banished to the sin bin. The visitors’ frustration boiled over further in the dying moments when another player saw red for dissent, leaving them with nine men to chase an equalizer that never materialised.

The final whistle was met with a mixture of relief and jubilation from the home faithful, who had witnessed a gritty performance from their team under pressure.

For Corsham, this hard-fought victory is a testament to their character and determination. Griffiths’ stunning debut will be the talk of the town, but the collective effort of the team, especially in the face of a second-half onslaught, should not be underestimated. Pershore, on the other hand, will need to regroup and rediscover their early-season form if they are to challenge for the top spots in the Hellenic Premier League.