Bucks slump to fifth straight defeat as Reds prevail

Theo Roberts was tested early in the game as Matty Clarke’s effort was easily parried by the Bootle goalkeeper.

Bootle we’re keeping the possession well in the midfield, but nothing really down Jim Atkinsons throat.

Charlie Holland had a great chance to give Bootle the lead as he rounded Reds keeper Jim Atkinson only to place it wide into the side netting.

Workington calved out an opener, a Ceiran Casson header was only half cleared, which fell to Sam Smith, who smashes home past Theo Roberts to give the Cumbrian side the lead.

A controversial decision as Jordan Wynne was shown his marching orders and sent off for an apparent highfoot, which angered the Bootle faithful.

Straight after the sending off Workington make advantage of the ten-men and double the lead right on half time. Reuben Jerome rounded Theo Roberts to slot into an empty net.

Declan McLoughlin gave Jim Atkinson his first real test as a shot was bundled but into the Reds keepers hands.

Ten minutes into the second half and the Reds added a third. David Symington ran onto a loose ball to slot under the Bucks keeper.

Declan McLoughlin had another chance to add a Bucks goal as a low drive was saved by the legs of Jim Atkinson.

The Reds added fourth to complete a perfect Tuesday away day as Brad Carroll smashes home on his right foot into the bottom left corner past Theo Roberts.