2nd XI Vs East Devon B

Minehead A: 2

East Devon B: 2

Minehead A starting the game hoping to continue the recent good form, however, their opponents East Devon B started strongly and were already 0-1 after the first 5 minutes, scoring a well worked goal.

East Devon continued to pressurise Minehead with the Minehead defenders Steve Cottrell and Ash Tisshaw putting in some strong tackles to try and stem the flow of attacks. Finally the opposition pressure told and they went 0-2 up.

This spurred Minehead into action with the home team midfield beginning to get control of the ball and improve their passing. Good work down both flanks from Ben Moody and Nev Wier began to create opportunities for Minehead. Before half time Minehead got themselves back in the game with Will Pring running at pace, beating several defenders, before drilling the ball into the top corner to bring it back to 1-2 just before half time. 

The second half started again with Minehead passing it neatly around midfield, Shane Heale  controlling the midfield and Minehead’s defence tightening up to reduce the chances created by East Devon. If the opposition did break through then Mark Swallow was on hand to deny them, in particular one great save with his stick from a shot heading for the top corner.

With time running out it looked like Minehead would not make it 4 games unbeaten until with the last play of the match Daz Meecham won Minehead a short corner which Shane Heale expertly dispatched to level the scores at 2-2 before the final whistle blew.

The draw making them safe in mid table this year with the hope of continuing this good run next week when they face Tiverton away.

Man of the Match: Steve Cottrell

Minehead: Mark Swallow, Mark Collins, Andy Speed, Ash Tisshaw, Steve Cottrell, Shane Heale, Will Pring, Nev Weir, Ben Moody, Daz Meecham, John Clegg