“Boldmere hit back almost immediately, with Kyle Byrne converting after a pair of corners to level the score at 1-1.”
Pivotal
Barton Town Old Boys
Boldmere St Michaels
Barton Town Old Boys made an ideal start, striking inside nine minutes, but Kyle Byrne's swift response after a flurry of corners levelled things and gave Boldmere hope they had no real business holding onto given the run of play. From there Barton Town simply took over, racking up eight shots to Boldmere's solitary effort and dominating territory, and it was no surprise when they restored their lead just after the hour mark. A stoppage-time strike sealed the win and flattered a scoreline that reflected total control rather than a genuine contest. For Barton Town this is the kind of cup performance that builds momentum, while Boldmere will need to find far more attacking threat if they're to avoid a similar fate in the league.
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