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Away Win Over Bakers

Away Win Over Bakers

Adam Dennehey20 Mar - 08:15

Barkingside won 2-1 away at 9th placed May & Baker last night, to gain a much-needed victory in our ongoing battle for Thurlow Nunn league survival.

With only seven league games remaining for James Wakeling's men, it was vital they picked up victories to climb out of the bottom three relegation places.

After a goalless first-half, 'Side took the lead on 48 minutes through experienced forward George Purcell's first goal for the club.

May & Baker would make it 1-1 on 78 minutes through Idris Aminu, to leave it all to play for in the later stages of the game.

Thankfully for 'Side they weren't to be denied with Purcell scoring again on 86 minutes, to put the visitors 2-1 up.

'Side held on to earn only their eighth league win all season, a result which keeps them 18th in the table but draws them level on points with 17th placed Southend Manor.

The Sky Blues are next in action on Monday 24th March when they host Newbury Forest in a crucial six-pointer at Cricklefields. Kick-off for that match is at 7:45pm, where admission for fans is free if you bring a copy of our local paper the Ilford Recorder.

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