Ten-man Barton Rovers routed by Rugby

Ten-man Barton Rovers were well beaten 4-1 at home by Calor Southern League Division One Central play-off rivals Rugby Town at Sharpenhoe Road on Saturday.

Paul Andrews was sent off for Rovers in the first half as the Valley led 1-0 at the break through Seb Lake-Gaskin’s ninth-minute opener.

David Kolodynski finally doubled the visitors’ lead with the first of his brace on 71 minutes.

Nyasha Sagwete gave the hosts hope as he pulled a goal back with five minutes to go, but Kolodynski scored his second moments later and Mitchell Piggon netted at the death to seal victory.

Rugby took the lead when a good run down the right caught Rovers defender Liam Mcdevitt flat-footed and Lake-Gaskin met the well-flighted cross to put the visitors ahead.

Things went from bad to worse as Barton were reduced to 10 men following handbags between Andrews and Lewis McBride, with Andrews seeing red and McBride getting away scot free as the free-kick that was originally awarded Barton’s way was reversed.

The hosts started the second half brightly as Ricky Case and Rhys Hoenes both had chances, but Rugby enjoyed the rub of the green as McDevitt again found himself on the floor again and Kolodynski slotted home.

Rovers never gave up as sub Sagwete pulled one back to give Rovers hope, pnly for Kolodynski to quickly restore Rugby’s lead and kills of any Barton hopes of a comeback.

And Valley debutant Piggon sealed a good victory for the visitors in the dying seconds with their fourth.

Barton host AFC Hayes on Tuesday night and entertain Egham Town on Saturday.

Attendance: 90.

Star Blue: Peter Gatti.