Somerset County league, Division one: Middlezoy Reserves 2-2 Minehead
In a game where neither side really controlled play for any lengthy period, promotion chasing Minehead failed to claim all three points against their relegation threatened hosts and will likely view this result as two points dropped rather than one gained, writes Brian Walder.
Blues’ captain Stefan Phillips tried two probing shots from distance during the early exchanges, but it was Toby Waghorn who opened the scoring for Minehead after 20 minutes, scoring from a corner. Fifteen minutes later the home side levelled through striker Dylan Williams, whose shot from close range gave Blues keeper Chris McKee little chance.
Early in the second half Will Singleton-Voss weaved his way past two defenders to create an opportunity for himself but from just inside the box his shot lacked enough conviction to beat the keeper who blocked the shot.
With possession remaining even throughout the second half, Louis Burge was sent to the sin bin by the no-nonsense referee, but Minehead remained focussed with a man short. Manager Craig Carr then made a double substitution to freshen legs, introducing Scott Kivell and Miles Campbell-Farmer and the ten men went ahead through a well taken goal by Josh Elston, who beat two players before rifling home to put Minehead deservedly back in front.
Before Burge was allowed to return to the pitch, Minehead were reduced to nine men as Singleton-Voss was also sent to the sin bin for a similarly mild request for information made to the referee.
Though Minehead were by then back to a full XI, a late Zoy equaliser scored by substitute Oscar Albano, meant two points slipped away from them, however supporters will be pleased that Guy Burns, their fourth highest goal-scorer in history made his first start of the season, after a long period out through injury.
Man of the Match: Bertie Harvey-Larmar
Minehead: Chris McKee, Rob Vickers, Bertie Harvey-Larmar, Louis Burge, Ryan Wilkins, Will Singleton-Voss, Stefan Phillips, Josh Elston, Toby Waghorn, Guy Burns, Sam Jackson. Subs: Scott Kivell, Tatenda Mashiri, Miles Campbell-Farmer
Minehead return to Irnham Road for the next two Saturdays, firstly facing third placed Wrington Redhill on January 4th, followed by Imperial the following week. Both games kick off at 3pm.
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