Dorset League Division Three

GALAXY 3 OKEFORD UNITED 2

RETURNING striker Shane Sheridan bagged a last-minute winner to secure Galaxy’s first victory of the Dorset League Division Three season.

The islanders also had skipper Rob Lawrence to thank as he proved a tower of strength at the heart of the defence.

Galaxy dominated the early exchanges but saw Teejay Smith-McFarlane squander two golden chances.

And those misses proved costly as Okeford took the lead 20 minutes in.

Lawrence led by example and his pass set up Paul Helms to fire in the equaliser.

Buoyed by the leveller, Galaxy went in front when Smith-McFarlane teed up Dan Stone for his first ever goal for the club.

Okeford restored parity early in the second half but just as the game looked to be heading for a draw, up popped Sheridan who headed home Ross Jones’ late corner.

Man of the Match: Matt Bird Meanwhile, the reserves picked up their first point in Dorset League Division Four with a 1-1 draw at Poundbury Rovers.

Despite dominating the first half, Galaxy fell behind in the second period.

However, good work from the impressive Jamie Savage created an opening for Justin Faulkner and he bagged his 15th goal in only 14 appearances to secure a share of the spoils.

Man of the Match: James Potts * Both Galaxy sides will have to be out of this world if they are to claim victories this afternoon.

The first-team travel to Division Three table-toppers Soccer FC while the reserves host Division Four pacesetters Handley Sports at the Grove (both 3pm).

With Paul Helms (family commitments), Ross McFadden (unavailable), Ross Jones (work commitments) and James Corbin (suspended) all ruled out, Craig Coles, Jamie Savage and Lee Chalk have all been elevated from the reserves, who have filled the gaps that have been left with three potential debutants in Elliot Gould, Phil Edwards and Craig Brogden.

Both sides currently sit third-bottom of their respective leagues.

Galaxy (from): Sedwell, Bird, Lawrence, Bennett, Chalk, Riley, Savage, Coles, Peterson, Smith-McFarlane, Webb, Stone, Sheridan, Faye.

Galaxy Reserves (from): Watkin, Potts, P Barber, Edwards, Atkins, N Barber, Chester, Espley, Whisselle, Faulkner, Gould, Rice, Marshall, Ramsey, Desmond, Bown, Brogden.