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Match report – Bashley FC 3-1 Sherborne Town FC: Harry Baker stunner seals win as hosts climb to fourth in the Wessex League Premier Division

Bashley continued their impressive winning run with a 3-1 victory over Sherborne Town at Bashley Community Stadium, climbing to fourth in the Wessex League Premier Division table.

The hosts had to come from behind after Alex Murphy put Sherborne ahead in the 13th minute, but Joe Freak restored parity just before half-time to level the sides.

Joe Freak levelled the match against Sherborne Town (Photo: Bashley FC)
Joe Freak levelled the match against Sherborne Town (Photo: Bashley FC)

Bashley came out strongly after the break and completed the turnaround in the 60th minute when they were awarded a penalty. Jamie Johnston stepped up and confidently converted to put the hosts 2-1 ahead.

Sherborne were left chasing the game, but Bashley made sure of the points in spectacular fashion right on 90 minutes.

Bashley's Harry Baker fired home a stunning late goal to make it 3-1 (Photo: Bashley FC)
Bashley's Harry Baker fired home a stunning late goal to make it 3-1 (Photo: Bashley FC)

Harry Baker produced a moment of real quality, collecting the ball on the left before cutting inside onto his stronger foot and curling a superb effort towards the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

The strike sealed another important victory for Bashley, who continue to build momentum as they climb the table after a fourth win on the bounce.

Jamie Johnston places the ball before slotting his spot-kick against Sherborne Town (Photo: Bashley FC)
Jamie Johnston places the ball before slotting his spot-kick against Sherborne Town (Photo: Bashley FC)

They now travel to Bemerton Heath Harlequins on Saturday, with kick-off at 3pm, looking to extend their winning run.9

Bashley: B. Taylor, D. Eccott-Young, L. Freak, S. Walker, L. Delaney, B. Morris, H. Baker, J. Lovell, L. Holmes, J. Johnston, J. Freak. Subs: F. Richardson, H. Wells, O. Glover, E. Webb, J. Power.

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