Minehead 1-2 Peasedown Miners Welfare (Half-Time: 0-2)
Minehead AFC were defeated 2-1 in their first home match of the season.
The Blues faced Peasedown Miners Welfare, who topped the table after thrashing Bishop Sutton 5-0 the previous week.
Without their captain and playmaker, Stefan Phillips, Minehead struggled in the first half.
Peasedown striker Theo Avis netted twice in the 16th and 20th minutes, both from corner situations, adding to his tally from the previous Saturday.
Peasedown dominated the first half, deserving their lead.
However, after the break, Minehead increased the pressure on the visitors' goal.
Despite losing centre forward Chris Barrett to a groin strain at half-time, the home side looked more determined.
Olly Prescott, playing his first home league match for the first team, scored a stunning 25-yard lob seven minutes into the second half, reducing the deficit.
The Blues appeared to be in control, with much more possession in the Peasedown half.
Striker Guy Burns and long-serving player Andy Hall were introduced from the bench as Minehead sought an equaliser.
However, despite their best efforts, an equaliser proved elusive.
Minehead's starting XI included Greg Turner, JJ Knight, Toby Morris, Louis Burge, Michael Nield, Will Singleton-Voss, Morris, Ollie Hall, Toby Waghorn, Barrett, and Prescott, with Sam Jackson, Burns, and Hall on the bench.
Minehead have two away matches before their next home fixture.
They will make a short trip to face Burnham United at the Cassis Close ground on Saturday, August 23, followed by a visit to Ashcott on Saturday, August 30.
Last season, Burnham finished 14 points above Minehead in fifth position.
Their squad included star striker Curtis Bradshaw, who ended the season as the division's top goal-scorer with 44 goals in 31 matches.
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