Relegation fears deepen as City suffer late Farnborough defeat

Despite a much improved performance from Saturday’s capitulation in Essex a 90th minute goal condemned City to defeat against Farnborough at Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park this evening. A game which also saw a red card for Jordan Tillson and a serious looking leg injury for Joe Raynes.

City twice hit the woodwork in the game, the first time after just eight minutes when Matt Bowman’s header was diverted on to the crossbar by keeper Duncan. Owen Windsor fired a good chance over the bar in the 16th minute as City controlled the early stages of the game. A swift break on the half hour ended with Reubin Sheppard drilling a low shot narrowly wide as City continued to look the more likely scorers. The half ended in slightly farcical fashion when the referee showed a red card to Farnborough’s Tuck but then realised he hadn’t been previously been booked so reversed his decision.

Nine minutes into the second half a Raynes long throw saw Jack Batten hook a shot against the angle of post and crossbar. The game settled into a more even pattern after this with neither side able to create any clear-cut openings. City suffered a blow on 72 minutes when Raynes suffered his injury but two minutes later Kieran Parselle’s header was superbly saved by Duncan. Then as the game headed into its final minute it all went wrong for the Romans. First, Tillson received a second caution for a foul on Anthony. Then from the resultant free-kick Klass headed the ball back across goal for Anthony to drill a low shot into the corner of the net and secure a huge three points for the Hampshire side.