WILTSHIRE SENIOR CUP: FOR the second time this season, Trowbridge had to concede defeat in a penalty shoot-out.
This must have been hard to accept after such a good team performance in this Wilts Senior Cup tie during which they dominated much of the play.
Wroughton attacked from the start and produced the first chance, a header that went straight at goalkeeper Shepherd.
The game then settled and it was not until the 35th minute that Wroughton took the lead. The ball was played past defender Daniel Barnes and Glenn Armstrong produced an excellent finish to beat Shepherd from just outside the penalty area.
Trowbridge were level just a minute later. A Wroughton defender handled in the area but the ball broke to Lewis Haldane, who made no mistake from close range to avoid the need for a penalty decision.
Just before the break, Trowbridge had two good chances to take the lead. The first was a header from Chris Henry that went the wrong side of the post and the second following a superb pass from Haldane produced a chance for Andy Doel. The shot from Doel beat the goalkeeper but he was denied when the ball smashed against the crossbar.
Trowbridge produced a number of chances in the second half, the most memorable being a header from Barnes that went over the goalkeeper but was cleared by a defender. The clearance only went as far as Henry whose powerfully hit shot was then saved by the goalkeeper.
Trowbridge lost Shepherd with a injury and were forced to bring on veteran goalkeeper Ian Diamond.
During the first period of extra-time Diamond seemed to slip when reaching for a cross and as the ball broke free from his grasp Shaun Clark was on hand to give Wroughton the lead.
Trowbridge now showed great determination and were level shortly afterwards, Andy Doel scoring from inside the area after a scramble.
With no addition to the score in the second period of extra time it was time for penalties again.
Trowbridge return to league action at Biddestone tomorrow, kick-off 2.15pm.
Stratton Crosslink made it to the second round of the competition with a 4-1 win over Aldbourne.
Marlborough Town found Hellenic League Pewsey Vale too strong, losing 8-1.
Bradford Town almost caused an upset just losing out 4-3 to Hellenic League Malmesbury Vics after extra-time.
After 90 minutes the sides were level at 2-2, with Steve Roddy and Charlie Powell on target for Bradford and Stuart Greatwood and Alan Griffin for the Vics.
Robbie Simmonds gave Bradford the lead in the first period of extra time but the Vics fought back to level the scores with a strike from Andy Sandall, the same player scoring the winner from the penalty spot in the closing minutes.
l IN the Skurray's Wiltshire League programme Premier Division leaders Shrewton United pulled 14 points clear at the top of the table after beating Malmesbury Vics 7-0 on their own ground.
Melksham Town Reserves scored three goals in the last 20 minutes to beat visitors Cricklade Town 4-2. Nathan Gant (2), Johnny Price and David Macey scored for the home side, and Dave Kearley and Paul Tranter for Cricklade.
In the Intermediate Division leaders Blunsdon United gained a 3-1 success at Biddestone, Craig Green, Lee Hampton and Mark Hammond (penalty) scoring.
Bottom club Calne Town Reserves chalked up a rare victory at Sherston, Mark Forrester, Lee Clarke and Robert Rees netting in their 3-0 success.
Junior Division leaders Swindon Eagles made it 12 wins out of 12 with a 5-3 victory over Castrol Reserves. Wayne Petrie (3) and Dave Levitt (2) scored for the Eagles and Russell King, Darren Hughes and Paul Aust for Castrol.
Nearest rivals Wroughton Reserves won 5-1 at Cricklade, Jamie Cowley (2), Richard Perratt, Mark Taylor and Stuart Temple scoring for Wroughton and Lee Jones for Cricklade.
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