A SECOND half Matt Rawlins penalty proved decisive as Chippenham maintained their winning pre-season campaign before a crowd of more than 400 at The Southbank on Tuesday night.

Bluebirds boss Tommy Saunders fielded a host of trialists in a goalless first 45 minutes. His side took control after ten half time substitutions and hit the Corsham crossbar three times.

Brazilian midfielder Juliano, former Swindon Town forward Paul Hunt and Nolan Pierre all failed to make an impression. Saunders admitted many trialists will not get another chance.

He said: "I was embarrassed that half of them put a Chippenham shirt on. They were so far off the pace and I'm not even sure some of them are good enough to play for Corsham.

"That's not being disrespectful to Corsham, they have done a fantastic job. But for some of those players to think they can play Dr Martens Premier is frightening.''

Saunders was more than satisfied with the second half performance.

Said Saunders: "I thought Dave Godley was a different class after the break and I really enjoyed watching the second half, which doesn't happen very often as I'm a miserable old goat."

Corsham manager Mark Godley said: "We've had 350 to 400 people here and that is what the night was all about. It was played in the right spirit and was a good night for everybody."