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Ten-man Newport suffer Trophy loss to Cheltenham

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Noah Mawane of Newport County is challenged by Jordan Thomas of Cheltenham Town
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Cardiff City loan players Joel Colwill and Kieron Evans both scored as 10-man Newport County lost 2-1 at home to Cheltenham Town in the opening game of their EFL Trophy campaign.

Evans put Newport ahead in the first half before home goalkeeper Jacob Carney was shown a red card.

Cheltenham took advantage of their numerical advantage as Harrison Sohna and Colwill scored, with Colwill taking his tally to three this season against the Exiles.

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