A solid second half display from Wootton Bassett was enough to see them through to the next round of the Ghia Senior Cup, defeating Avebury 2-0. The first half threatened a cup upset as Avebury from Division 2 held the Bassett front line and found time to set up a number of half chances, though none really troubled Rees in the Bassett goal. Bassett for their part didn't seem to have the urgency about them required in a cup game, though they did create a number of chances, Frost sending a couple of volleys just wide and Damon York miskicking with just the keeper to beat.

The first half pep talk Bassett received from manager Woolford was no more than they deserved, and they certainly came out more determined in the second half. However, it was Avebury who had the first opportunity to open the scoring when 10 minutes into the half they were awarded a penalty - Ian Johns looking harshly to have been adjudged to have brought his man down. Rees saved Bassett's blushes by diving to his left to stop the kick and then smoother the loose ball. This seemed to be the spur Bassett required and following a number of half chances they took the lead. An Avebury clearance was headed back into the box by Harrison and somehow found its way to Hanrahan, his shot slipping through the Avebury keeper's arms. Avebury were by now beginning to tire and Bassett were finding more space and time, though they failed to add to the score until 10 minutes from time. A cross from the left into the box ricocheted off a defender and as Frost collected the loose ball the keeper dived for it and brought him down. The resulting penalty was calmly dispatched to the keeper's left by Bowden. It's back to the primary job of the league next week for Bassett when they visit Corsham Town.

Credit: Paul Harrison
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