Lincolnshire Football League: Rasen sunk by late penalty at Wyberton

Market Rasen Town were undone by a late penalty as they slipped to a narrow defeat at Balcan Lighting Supplies Lincolnshire League title contenders Wyberton.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Feb 2016, 13:00 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2016, 08:04 BST
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The villagers beat Town by the odd goal in three to reduce Sleaford Town Reserves’ advantage at the summit to just four points.

But they needed a late Elliot Pogson penalty to secure the three points. The villagers’ other scorer in a tight game was Anthony Slater.

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George Asplin was on target for the visitors who remain bottom of the league despite a decent run of form.

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James Bingham netted an equaliser for the men from the Isle of Axholme, but the home side eased their way into the final showdown when they were awarded a penalty for handball.

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