Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt expressed his disappointment after his team’s 3-2 defeat in extra-time against Malvern Town in the play-off semi-final at Kayte Lane.
Malvern Town took the lead early on through Sam Clark, but Bishop’s Cleeve managed to turn the tide with goals from Ross Langworthy and Jay Malshankskyj. However, a second-half penalty and a late extra-time goal saw Malvern Town secure the win and a place in the Southern League Division One South play-off final.
Despite the crushing defeat, Collicutt emphasized the progress the club has made throughout the season, including reaching the FA Cup third qualifying round and finishing third in the league table.
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The match drew a crowd of 1,100, showcasing the club’s growth and setting the stage for future successes.
The game ended with Malvern Town booking a final clash with Evesham United.