Cheltenham Town had a thrilling 3-2 victory against Newport County in their League Two season opener. The match seemed to be heading towards a draw, but new signing Joel Colwill changed the game with a 96th-minute winner.
The game started with County taking the lead with two quick goals within the first 30 minutes. Michael Flynn’s team, including new recruits, looked strong against his former club. Colwill, who is on loan from Cardiff City, scored a fantastic goal into the bottom left corner. Shortly after, Liam Dulson found the back of the net, giving Cheltenham a comfortable lead.
However, County, managed by Nelson Jardim, did not give up. They quickly responded with goals from Bobby Kamwa and Courtney Baker-Richardson. Baker-Richardson converted a penalty after Kamwa was fouled in the box. Oliver Greaves then leveled the score with a goal in an intense first half.
Both teams had opportunities to score in the second half, but it was Colwill who made the difference in the end. Despite a difficult angle, he managed to score the winning goal in the final moments of the game, securing the victory for Cheltenham Town.
The match was filled with excitement and skill from both sides, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats until the last minute. This thrilling victory marks a promising start to the season for Cheltenham Town, while Newport County will be looking to bounce back from this narrow defeat in the upcoming games.