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Great Britain's Olympic gold medalist Maddie Hinch joins 10 footballers in our team of the week

13:00, 22 August 2016

Kent's top footballers have a hockey hero for company in our latest team of the week.

We just had to include Holcombe goalkeeper Maddie Hinch after her brilliant display helped Great Britain claim gold with a dramatic penalty victory over the Netherlands in Rio.

The 27-year-old was on top form throughout the final and Hinch proved unbeatable in the shoot-out.

Maidstone United have three representatives this week after their efforts against National League title favourites Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.

Alex Flisher scored the Stones goal in a 2-1 defeat at Prenton Park, where defender Jack Evans and midfielder Jack Paxman also stood out.

Flisher was also in last week's select XI as was striker Ross Lafayette, whose third goal in as many games helped Dover Athletic record a 3-1 win over Barrow. Left-back Aswad Thomas had a fine game and claimed the Whites' first goal at Crabble.

Winger Luke Wanadio was on target as Dartford recorded an impressive win at Weston-super-Mare, while Sean Shieldsimpressed for Ebbsfleet elsewhere in National League South.

Two of our Ryman League sides are also represented this week with Sonny Miles and Nathan Elder instrumental as Tonbridge Angels made it three wins from three in the Premier Division.

Nick Reeves scored for Hythe Town at Sittingbourne and turned in a fine defensive display as the Cannons played for 83 minutes with 10 men to earn an FA Cup replay.

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