Cirencester Town 2 Corsham Town 6
Corsham Town delivered a breathtaking display of attacking football to dismantle Cirencester Town 6-2 in a pulsating Hellenic League encounter. The Quarrymen’s offensive prowess was on full display as they carved open the Cirencester defence with precision and ruthlessness.
The match ignited with a sixth-minute strike from Jake South-Thomas, who pounced on a rebound to give Corsham a dream start. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly afterwards when Blasquez’s fortuitous effort nestled into the bottom corner, leaving the Cirencester goalkeeper rooted to the spot. Corsham’s dominance continued to assert itself as Salawu extended their lead with a commanding header from a Davis cross, showcasing the team’s aerial prowess and clinical finishing.
However, Cirencester demonstrated resilience by reducing the deficit to 3-2 with two goals before the halftime interval. The home side’s determination to claw their way back into the game injected a sense of urgency into the contest.
Corsham emerged from the dressing room with renewed vigour and quickly reestablished their three-goal advantage through a powerful header from Jake Wilson. The Quarrymen’s attacking impetus remained relentless, and Blasquez added his second of the game with a composed finish, further extending their lead. The rout was completed when Lewis capitalized on a rebound after a thunderous effort crashed against the crossbar, leaving Cirencester’s defenders stunned.
The Quarrymen continued to create numerous scoring opportunities, with Davis and Langlais coming close to adding their names to the scoresheet. Despite the dominance of Corsham’s attacking play, Cirencester’s goalkeeper produced a series of impressive saves to prevent the scoreline from becoming even more emphatic.
The victory not only secured three crucial points for Corsham but also showcased their ability to dismantle opponents with attacking flair and clinical finishing. The result solidifies the Quarrymen’s position as early title contenders and sends a clear message to the rest of the league.
Cirencester will be disappointed with their defensive performance but can take solace from their fighting spirit in the first half. They will be eager to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
