Boston Town bowed out of the FA Cup despite taking a shock early lead.
They started the game as underdogs against a Long Eaton side from the higher Northern Premier League.
Martyn Bunce’s team were also hampered by the loss of no fewer than 3 defenders after Dan Worthington and Jason Field joined Luke Wilson on the sidelines after being injured at Newark Town on Wednesday.
But Fraser Bayliss gave the travelling support something to cheer about when he scored after just 4 minutes with a great turn and finish.
Long Eaton captain Andrew Wright equalised after 11 minutes and then put his side ahead right on the stroke of half-time after they were awarded a hotly-disputed penalty.
The Poachers began the second half brightly, with Gregg Smith and Bayliss causing problems for the home back line.
Harry Limb and Lucas Dakin both went close after coming off the bench – but the hosts broke away to make it 3-1 and effectively kill off the game.
There was still time for Limb to score his 5th in 6 appearances in stoppage time – but it was too little, too late.
Photo: Joshua Hallam
