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Clarbeston Road returned to winning ways, coming out on top of a five goal thriller versus Monkton Swifts thanks to a late free-kick from Rob Morgans.

After back-to-back defeats against Merlins Bridge and Milford United, Clarby knew they would be in for another tough game hosting a Monkton Swifts sides who had won three consecutive league games.

The home side got off to a great start with goals from Laurie Haworth and Ben "Rocky" John giving them a two goal lead at half-time, with assists from Matthew Davies and Travis Jones.

Monkton Swifts came out firing and quickly pulled a goal back through Connor Hay, who was set up by Ben Steele.

Steele then got on the scoresheet himself with an equaliser in the 81st minute, thanks to a Cameron Brunton assist.

Substitute Rob Morgans broke the deadlock to secure the three points for Clarbeston Road with a swerving long range free-kick beating the Swift's 'keeper.

The win sees Clarbeston Road go ahead of Monkton Swifts, with just one point separating the teams who sit fourth and fifth respectively.

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