Binfield 1-1 Marlow
Binfield FC picked up two positive results as they followed up a home draw with Marlow with a convincing away win at Basingstoke Town.
The visitors looked to edge themselves in front with a few early sniffs at goal.
The first of which was well cleared from Denton before Liam Gavin mopped up effectively to make an excellent clearance to deny Marlow breaking on the counter.
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Both teams picked up an early booking as Moles captain Sean Moore went into the referee’s notebook.
Binfield looked to open up Marlow’s back line when Brandon Curtis threaded through a ball to James Beauchamp but it was well blocked.
The deadlock was broken by the away team in the 38th minute through Khalid Simmo.
The Moles came close to a leveller before the break but Moore could only direct the ball over the bar from Beauchamp’s cross.
Moore came even closer just minutes after the restart when Marlow keeper Grant made a stunning stop to keep out Moore’s powerful effort.
Binfield then struck the post from Curtis who was set up by George.
A crucial interception from Joe Gater prevented Simmo from getting through on goal for Marlow as he tried to add to his tally.
Binfield goalkeeper Chris Grace came to the rescue for his side when he dived down low to the bottom corner to keep out a shot.
With just under 10 minutes to play, Binfield were finally rewarded when Denton met Ollie Harris’ corner and headed in.
The point keeps Binfield in eighth place on 50 points from 34 games.
Binfield: Grace, Legg, George, Denton, Gavin, Gater, Harris, Webb, Moore, Curtis, Beauchamp
Subs: Thomson-Wheeler, Tack, Valentin, Chamberlain, Duncan
Marlow: Grant, Majekodunmi, Olorunfemi, Rogers, Richards, Bell, Simmo, Welch, Samuel, Mealing, English
Subs: Chapple, Campbell, Ovenden, Brown, Romeo
Goals: Simmo 38’, Denton 81’
Basingstoke 1-4 Binfield
The Moles then follwed up by collecting three points on the road with an impressive away win at Basingstoke.
The Moles were put ahead by James Beauchamp just before the break.
Joe Gater added a second quickly after the restart before Beauchamp grabbed his second and Binfield’s third of the afternoon.
Despite the hosts getting a goal back, Binfield restored their three-goal lead through captain Sean Moore.
Binfield co-manager Carl Withers said: “It always looked a tough weekend on paper for our boys playing against sides above us, but to come away with four points from six and confirm a top half finish cannot be overlooked in our first season and provides a foundation for next season.
Co-manager Jamie McClurg added: “Bank holiday games back to back always show what a squad is about and our lads certainly showed that over two very tough games. We earned it all, showed class, desire and come away with three big points.”
Binfield: Grace, Legg, George, Webb, Gavin, Tack, Denton, Moore (c), Curtis, Beauchamp
Subs: Valentin, Veal, Thomson-Wheeler, Duncan
Goals: Beauchamp 42′, 58′, Gater 48′, Moore 88′
