By Charlie Fytche
Boston Town made the 128-mile round trip to face bottom-of-the-table Shirebrook, who had bolstered their squad with eight new signings in a desperate bid for survival. It was set to be a tough contest, but the Poachers rose to the occasion with a dominant second-half display.
Kick-Off
Boston started brightly in what was always going to be a scrappy encounter. Early opportunities fell their way, with Harry Limb looking through on goal—only to be flagged offside. Soon after, Bayliss had a great chance to open the scoring, knocking the ball past the right-back before cutting inside and firing an effort that struck the side netting.
The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute from a corner. After a spell of possession, Matt Cotton showed his quality, dribbling away from goal before spinning his marker and delivering a dangerous ball into the box. Luke Wilson was in the right place to get a vital touch, guiding it into the back of the net!
1-0 Boston Town
However, Shirebrook responded quickly. A well-delivered cross from their right winger found the striker, who directed a header towards the far post. The ball ricocheted in, leveling the score.
1-1 Shirebrook Town
As the first half wore on, Boston began playing long balls into the box, while Shirebrook simply cleared them straight back to Portas in goal.
Half-Time: Shirebrook Town 1-1 Boston Town
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Second Half
Boston made one change at the break, with Nuttell replacing Gibbons, as they came out determined to take all three points and keep their play-off push on track.
It didn’t take long for the Poachers to regain the lead. Within four minutes, they were awarded a penalty. Harry Limb, chasing the Golden Boot, stepped up and confidently dispatched it into the bottom corner, sending the keeper the wrong way.
1-2 Boston Town
Sensing an opportunity to put the game to bed, Boston piled on the pressure. Nuttell came close to adding to the tally when he met a cross with a powerful header, forcing the goalkeeper into a superb save to tip it over the bar.
Boston looked dangerous with every attack, and in spectacular fashion, Jordan Tate unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box, finding the top right corner. The keeper could do nothing but watch as the ball crashed into the net.
1-3 Boston Town
Barely minutes after the restart, Boston struck again to seal the victory. This time, Jordan Nuttell got the goal his second-half performance had fully deserved.
1-4 Boston Town
From there, Boston managed the game professionally, limiting Shirebrook to zero shots on target in the second half. It was a dominant display after the break, showing the Poachers at their best.
Full-Time: Shirebrook Town 1-4 Boston Town
A ruthless second-half performance saw Boston brush aside struggling Shirebrook. The Poachers now turn their attention to their next fixture, a home clash against Kimberley Miners this Saturday. See you there!
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