Corsham Print
Wiltshire Senior League
Wroughton Triumph Over Step 6 Opposition to Make Semi Final
Congratulations to Wroughton who last night knocked-out Step 6 opponents Laverstock & Ford to progress to the semi-final of the prestigious Wiltshire Senior Cup. The last time that a side from the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League made it through to the final was way back in Season 2003-4 when Trowbridge Town defeated Corsham Town in the final and Wroughton will be looking to end that barren run. They join Bemerton Heath Harlequins from the Sydenhams Wessex League and Toolstation Western League sides Calne Town and Corsham Town in that semi-final draw following last night’s impressive 3-1 win over their higher league opponents. In a tight contest Wroughton got an early lead through when leadings scorer Shane Hibbert put them ahead with his 20th goal of the season. With both sides creating further scoring opportunities it was home side Wroughton, playing the match at New College’s ground at Swindon Supermarine,  who eventually made one of their chances count, with Aaron Maximen adding a second on the stroke of half time to make it 2-0 at the break. Laverstock & Ford stepped it up after the break and went close on a couple of occasions to reducing the deficit but a second of the game from Aaron Maximen put Wroughton 3-0 ahead and in touching distance of a cup upset. Laverstock & Ford, who had won 7-2 in their league on Saturday, continued to try and get back in the tie and were rewarded with a goal from Tommy Campbell-Smith to make it 3-1. However, that was to be the end of the scoring as Wroughton held out to secure a superb victory over the Sydenhams Wessex League side.
A goal from Shane Hibbert set Wroughton on the way against Laverstock & Ford before two goals from Aaron Maximen helped secure an impressive 3-1 win against their Sydenhams Wessex League opponents.
After their endeavours last night, Wroughton are now unbeaten in 15 games in all competitions and they have every chance of making it through to the final of the Wiltshire FA’s oldest and most valued competition.  Next up for Wroughton though, as they look to win trophies on three fronts, is their Fountain Trophies Cup First Round tie this coming Saturday against Purton. Wroughton have struggled against Purton in the league since Purton returned from the Hellenic League but, having knocked them out of the same competition last season, Wroughton will be looking for a repeat of that Fountain Trophies result to keep the treble hopes alive on Saturday.
Wednesday 8 January 2020
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