Saturday's Central Division action review

30 Oct 2016 By David Watters

Division 1 Central news

Farnborough consolidated second place in the EVO-STIK League Southern's Division One Central on Saturday after beating mid-table Potters Bar Town 2-0 at Cherrywood Road, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Boro couldn`t have asked for a better start as they scored with their first attack in the opening minute when Perry Coles turned and fired home from a narrow angle. And on 21 minutes, Spencer Day`s side went two-up after a cross was converted by Charlie Allen from close range.

Boro had chances to increase their lead before the break and despite the Scholars improving in the second period, they were not clinical to in front of goal to pull a goal back get into the game.

The win lifts Boro to within four points of leaders Royston Town with a game in hand while Saturday`s only other league game saw Aylesbury FC fall to a disappointing home defeat to fellow lower mid-table side Arlesey Town.

Defensive errors cost the Moles dear as they fell 2-0 down to goals from Sean Beesley after 11 minutes and Arel Amu on 34 minutes. The Bedfordshire side added a third 11 minutes into the second half through Christian Tavernier.

It was only in the final few minutes that the home side showed any fight, pulling two back through Ty Deacon and Danny Gordon to leave the visitors facing a nervy last few seconds.

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Where next?

Draw made for our trophy hunters! The EVO-STIK League Southern clubs flying the flag in the Buildbase FA Trophy are running the rule over their next opponents in Non-League's showpiece cup competition after the draw for the second qualifying round was made at Wembley on Monday.

Fans and players are men united! EVO-STIK League Southern Hitchin Town are looking forward to their next fundraising event after donating the proceeds of their efforts on Non-League Day 2016 to Prostate Cancer UK.