Braintree Town came from behind to beat Aldershot Town 2-1 on Wednesday evening, with the home side showing enough collective resolve to overturn an early deficit and hold on through a frantic closing period.
Aldershot had set the tempo before the interval, and Matt Penney's goal on the stroke of half-time rewarded their first-half discipline. Braintree looked uncertain in possession for long stretches, and Aldershot arrived in the second half with the sharper intent.
The game shifted quickly after the restart. Sean Patton pulled Braintree level on 50 minutes, and the visitors responded through Taylan Harris at 60, restoring their advantage. Within a minute, Kwame Thomas and Charlie Warren were both introduced from the bench, and Warren made an immediate impression, helping Braintree regain momentum. Lewis Walker levelled again at 65 before Chay Cooper put Braintree ahead for the first time at 71.
The final quarter was unsettled. Jed Meerholz came on at 74, and a goal at 76 tightened the contest once more. Ryan Clampin and Zavier Massiah-Edwards were introduced at 79, with James Henry following a minute later as Aldershot committed bodies forward. Taylan Harris struck again at 76 for Aldershot, but Braintree held their shape.
Charlie Warren sealed the win in stoppage time, turning a scrappy, high-tempo second half in Braintree's favour. Aldershot will feel they surrendered a game they led twice, but Braintree's substitutions ultimately made the difference.
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