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Swindon SM 1 Halesowen Town 1

Draw specialists Halesowen looked well on course to claim their first away win since March after gaining the upper hand at Swindon.

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But Halesowen could only manage their fourth successive draw in the British Gas Business League Premier after conceding a late leveller.

Colossal home central defender Cedric Abraham kept Halesowen at bay but the Yeltz gradually took control and went ahead in the 55th minute when Maquemba was tripped by Chris Copp and Paul Devlin confidently smashed home from the penalty spot.

The visiting defence had looked comfortable but Marine equalised with only seven minutes remaining when goalkeeper Mark Osborn and three defenders missed a corner and Leigh Henry headed back for Jason Welsh to nod home at the near post and ruin Halesowen's good work.

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