Bitton produced one of their best results of the season as they returned from a Thursday night trip to Bridport with all 3 points thanks to a Josh Egan brace. Due to the sheer number of games Bitton have played recently and the injury crisis the Ton were only able to travel with the bare 11 which included Oliver Porter who hasn't played all season and no recognised strikers.

Bridports pitch problems have been well known and the surface was still in a poor condition but despite this both team attempted to knock the ball around. Bridport had a few good chances to take the lead and Kameron Andrews struck the bar with a well struck volley but Bitton were creating plenty of chances themselves. Ingram Egan and Baker all went close before what looked to be a superb last ditch tackle by McGrath stopped Groves from a certain goal and despite the assistant flagging for a penalty the ref waved play on. Bitton did take the lead mid way through the half as Josh Egan struck home a superb free kick. There were further chances for both sides but nobody could finish the chances

HT-Bridport 0-1 Bitton

Bitton had the perfect start to the second half as they scored after only 3 minutes with a superb footballing goal. A sublime pass from Ingram was followed by another from McClennan which found Egan in the box and he drew the keeper out before sliding the ball under him for 2-0. Bitton could then afford to sit deep and soak up a lot of pressure and they looked on course for a clean sheet till a crazy decision by the ref awarded Bridport a penalty. John did well to stop former Bitton striker Mark Salters penalty but the ball rebounded kindly and he tapped home to give Bridport a lifeline. The home side dominated the end of the match but some superb defending and a few good saves by John prevented another goal and Bitton went away with the 3 points

FT-Bridport 1-2 Bitton

Star Man-Josh Egan

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