WESTERN LEAGUE Premier Division round-up week 35
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- Created on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:18
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:19
- Published on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:18
- Written by TOM HISCOTT Western League correspondent
Tavistock soared back to the top of the Western League table thanks to Warren Daw's soaring second half header in a 1-0 Premier win at Brislington.
The vital goal came early in the second half, with midfielder Daw rising highest to head home a set piece for the victorious Lambs.
Title rivals Exmouth and Mousehole remain locked together on 61 points in second and third after they cancelled each other out at Trungle Parc.
In front of 384, the sides battled out a rare goalless draw, allowing Tavistock to go two clear at the top.
A seventh clean sheet in eight games allowed Bridgwater to capture another tight 1-0 victory, at Ilfracombe Town. A powerful header from Ross Edwards early in the second half helped United consolidate fourth spot.
It was a good afternoon for most of the sides in the top half, with a trio of this season’s leading protagonists reaching the 50-point mark on Saturday.
This included Helston, with the Cornish outfit having Stu Bowker to thank for their 2-0 victory away Street, with their leading marksman striking in either half against the Cobblers.
Since the turn of the year, Clevedon Town have been outstanding, and that continued at the weekend, with a quickfire double from Alex Camm and Glen Hayer at the end of the first half leading them to a 2-0 triumph at home to Buckland Athletic.
In-form Shepton Mallet completed the trio to rack up 50 points after claiming an impressive 3-0 win at Millbrook. Mallet suddenly have four wins on the bounce in all competitions, and they got started early on Saturday, surging into a fourth minute lead through Jake Sloggett.
Joe Morgan was on hand to make it 2-0 following more strong work from Sloggett, with Josh Williams completing the scoring midway through the second half.
Fifth-placed Saltash maintained their lead on the chasing pack after they held on to beat Ashton & Backwell 2-1.
Goals from Rubin Wilson and Sam Hughes either side of half time did the damage for the hosts, with Backwell’s attempts at a late comeback falling short.
Another home side to come out on top were Keynsham Town, with their 2-0 win over Bitton helping them leapfrog their opponents up into 10th.
After going ahead in the 20th minute through Jordan Metters, the K’s finally wrapped up the points midway through the second half with Will Hailston added to his tally of goals this season.
Wellington ended a long winless run by holding on to beat Cadbury Heath 3-1. Having gone ahead in the 22nd minute thanks to a curling finish by Sam Towler, Welly were pegged back midway through the second half when Matt Huxley volleyed home.
Fortunately for the home crowd, the hosts hit back instantly with Jake Quick restoring their advantage, before Jordan Casey struck late on to complete the win.
KJM SPORT REPORT from Millbrook
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