Only an hour and 15 mins to go. Only one team can score really now. #Upards very close but #Downards can still stop them
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#Upards about halfway to #Sturston now, and it's proper dark. It'll only take one break away to get it to the goal...
But #Downards could still snatch it!

Green on the left shows the turn-up starting point, red is where we are now. Sturston goal is the heart on the right.

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We're in the pond now, open water swimming and heading to #Sturston. #Upards are in charge here... the crowds are heading to the top of the pond in the park. It's going to be tricky for #Downards to turn this one around

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This is not what the #Downards need. The ball seems to be going up stream to the park and people are waiting for the hug to come out from the bridge on Park Road
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Well just for a change it looks like the #Downards have the early advantage from the turn-up. The hug seems to be by the Co-op heading to Dig Street.

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I'll be trying to gather some socials to keep up with it, but if you fancy following the action, try https://www.shrovetide.tv/

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