Spoils Shared

Battle of the Rovers at Hillgrounds as 18th hosted 16th in a 6 pointer.

The first chance of the game fell to the home side, Charles getting his head to a cross from Stratton which was well saved, as was the rebound.

Barton drew into the game, and took the lead in first half stoppage time, Max Ryan opening the scoring after reacting well to the second ball and volleying into the far corner.

The lead was short lived, DeMatos curling in with the outside of his foot from the flank, maybe a cross but a cracking finish to go into the break one each.

After numerous changes and chances for both teams, no net was hit throughout the second 45. Kempston will feel they missed a big opportunity, two chances for Lodovica after he was out through by Wielblad were denied by the Barton ‘keeper, as well as chances for DeMatos who had opportunities saved.

A point on the board for both teams, who will both feel it could’ve been three.

Next up for Rovers is a home clash with Ware on Saturday.