Baffins come from behind to advance in FA VaseÂ

BAFFINS Milton Rovers marched on in the FA Vase with a 2-1 win at Bashley.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Oct 2018, 19:10 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2018, 20:19 BST
Baffins Milton Rover's Tommy Leigh. Picture: Chris MoorhouseBaffins Milton Rover's Tommy Leigh. Picture: Chris Moorhouse
Baffins Milton Rover's Tommy Leigh. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

The hosts took the lead on 19 minutes when a punt forward from goalkeeper Jason Collins was flicked on by Sam Jackson.

Cameron Beard received the ball and looped it home over goalkeeper Tony Mill.

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Rovers tried desperately to get back on level terms before the break and Shane Cornish saw his free-kick punched clear by Collins.

The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute when Freeman Williams cut in from the wing and was brought down in the box.

Ashton Leigh stepped up to send his spot-kick into the bottom corner.

The visitors found the winner in the 72nd minute when Tommy Leigh's cross was met at the far post by Robbie Caw.

Elsewhere, Horndean won 1-0 in their tie again Eversely and California while Fareham lost 3-0 at Croydon Atheltic. 

Moneyfields lost 5-0 in their FA Trophy preliminary round tie at Cinderford Town.

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