Burnham United 3-2 Minehead AFC (Half-Time: 1-2)
Minehead suffered a narrow defeat in their shortest away league trip of the season.
Despite a spirited performance, the Blues fell 3-2 to Burnham United on Saturday, August 23.
Minehead were forced to field a weakened team due to injuries, but the Blues more than held their own "against a good side, who have an all-important, prolific goal scorer in their ranks."
After an even first 20 minutes, Burnham took the lead courtesy of their captain, Curtis Bradshaw, who headed home from a corner.
However, Minehead refused to buckle under the pressure and equalised through Olly Prescott, who competently beat the keeper with a right-footed shot.
As the first half drew to a close, Minehead took the lead.
Ollie Hall's perfect cross was met by the confident Ollie Morris, who headed home to make it 2-1.
This sparked a period of dominance for the Blues and they almost added a third but Guy Burns' powerful half-volley went just over the bar.
However, Burnham weathered the storm and began to force the issue.
This led to Minehead losing some composure and Morris and Andy Hall were both booked for late challenges.
Burnham then equalised through Dylan Bitton at the far post.
The hosts pushed for a winner and it took a good save from Greg Turner to keep Minehead level.
But with ten minutes remaining, substitute Leo Janes volleyed home at the far post to secure all three points for Burnham.
Despite the defeat, there were positives for Minehead, with Morris putting in a man-of-the-match performance.
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