Magpies thump Robins in pre-season opener

Dorchester Town 5 Downton FC 1 Dorchester Town played their first of six pre-season fixtures on Friday night against Downton FC of the Wessex Premier League at the Avenue Stadium in a tight, competitive first half with few clear cut chances. Downton took the lead from a deflected cross bundled in at the far post. The Magpies levelled on the stroke of half time through Matt Buse. The Magpies made nine changes for the second half and their dominance showed through. A man of the match performance from Freddie Beale saw him score one and set up one of two goals for Matty Burrows. Second half captain Corby Moore scored a thumping volley from the edge of the box. It was a determined performance from the visitors, but the Magpies’ quality shone through. Dorchester Town’s next fixture is away to Cobham Sports FC on Tuesday.