Swans Exit Dorset Senior Cup

Dorset Senior Cup Round 1
Shaftesbury 3 Swans 0

Swans bowed out of The Dorset Senior Cup, losing 3-0 to Wessex Premier League Shaftesbury at Cockrams.

Shaftesbury controlled large periods of the first half but found it difficult to break down the very well organised Swans, however the visitors always looked dangerous on the counter attack with Jack Hughes and Moore going close. Swans keeper, Hibbs, produced a couple of smart saves and Herbert missed a great chance when well placed. The Swans half time team talk changed a minute before half time when Jordan Barnett hit a superb free kick in the top corner. H.T. 1-0.

Swans had a much bigger share of possession than the first half, but the hosts doubled their lead when Taylor Hibbs saved Brett Pitman's penalty and was helpless as the striker hit home the rebound. Although there are two leagues between the teams the Swans kept fighting to reduce the arrears and former Shaftesbury player White had a great chance but was denied by keeper Storr. The hosts secured their passage into the next round when ex-Swan Cameron Beard smashed the third past keeper Hibbs with 2 minutes left.

Swans Star Man - Taylor Hibbs (pictured above)

Team: T.Hibbs (capt), Olly Smith, B.Smith, T.Whitebown-Smith, J.Streams, C.Brassington, E.Steele (M.White 63), C.Dyke (D.Keates 64), J.Hughes (C.Lee 63), C.Moore (Ocean Smith 74).
Subs: M.White, D.Keates, C.Lee, Ocean Smith.