Fleetlands survive two red cards to claim Wessex League win at Whitchurch
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Left-back George Caister was dismissed in the second half after picking up two bookings.
And attacking midfielder Cam Stone was shown a straight red for an off-the-ball incident.
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Hide AdDespite that, a second half goal from striker Dale Mason gave the Coptermen all three points.
It was a third successive clean sheet for Joe Boxall, having previously had shut-outs against Amesbury (league) and Romsey (Wessex League Cup).
‘Their (Whitchurch’s) keeper was the best player on the pitch in the first half,’ said Fleetlands boss Dan Greenwood. ‘He pulled off some good saves - they were good saves more than bad misses.
‘They didn’t really create much, even when we were down to nine men. It was mainly just balls into the box.’
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Hide AdFleetlands take on Wessex Premier opposition for the fourth time this season on Tuesday when they visit Baffins Milton Rovers in the Portsmouth Senior Cup.
Mason won’t be playing against his parent club - he is dual registered with the Coptermen - but ex-Baffins attacker Callum Dart is available again after serving a one-game ban for collecting five yellows.