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The LeaguePaper Team
3 May 2026

Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL

IT WAS eight minutes of mayhem witnessed around the world. From Brazil to Bahrain, Denmark to Dubai, there’s barely a football fan on the planet who hasn’t seen the chaotic finale of last weekend’s National League decider.
By now, it barely needs explaining. Rochdale, who needed victory to snatch the title and secure promotion, scored in the 95th-minute through Mani Dieseruvwe.
Delirious home fans flooded the pitch, only to have their hearts broken when - after a six-minute delay - Josh Stones equalised with ten seconds of ...

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