Royal Wootton Bassett Town Ladies' winless streak in the South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division stretched to four games as they were beaten 4-0 away at leaders Sherborne Town.
While the final scoreline hinted at a gulf in quality between the teams, Bassett competed well for the majority of the match against their hosts, who they drew 3-3 with earlier in the month. But three late goals and a fine display from home 'keeper Emily Hall ultimately sealed a comfortable triumph for Sherborne.
The crucial moment of the game arrived late in the first half as Bassett only half-cleared from a corner and Tegen Standen drove home from the edge of the area for the opening goal.
Prior to that, little separated the teams. Bassett, led in attack by the always dangerous Libby Davies, threatened on a number of occasions but lacked the final touch in front of goal and were unable to find a way past Hall.
That continued to be the case early in the second half, with Bassett delivering the reaction manager Graham Fletcher demanded from his side after going behind.
The visitors thus hosts remained alive for much of the contest. Ultimately though, Sherborne took advantage of Bassett's attempts to get back into the match, with Ali Shepherd-Scott, Jamie Bland and Gemma Mountain all finding the net as time wound down.
Bassett will aim to bounce back from their latest setback and record their first win of the new year when they visit basement side Bideford next week.
Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Monday 31st January 2022 at 08:56
