WESTERN LEAGUE Goals galore! FA Vase 2QR round-up

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Created on Sunday, 25 September 2022 10:30

Last Updated on Monday, 26 September 2022 07:42

Published on Sunday, 25 September 2022 10:30

Written by TOM HISCOTT Western League correspondent

There were plenty of goals in the weekend’s FA Vase ties, with a number of Western League sides firing in front of goal to book their spots in the next round.

Torpoint Athetic's put seven past visitors Wendron United in a one-sided affair at The Mill.

Dean Cardew's side had a tie to remember, with Curtis Damerell playing a starring role in their win.

A penalty midway through the second half completed Damerell’s hat-trick, adding to a pair of assists in an immaculate attacking performance, with Gary Hird, Darren Hicks and Callum Thompson also getting on the scoresheet.

In another all-Cornish tie Western Premier newcomers Falmouth Town beat Launceston 5-0.

Tim Nixon, Charlie Edney and Luke Brabyn all struck inside the opening quarter hour to put Town in command, with Jack Bray-Evans adding a pair of powerful strikes to complete the scoring.

Barnstaple Town are another side in fine form, Tor Swann and Adam Willis both scoring twice in a 4-0 home win over vsiting Axminster while First Division Bishops Lydeard beat Peninsula West visitors Liskeard Athletic 3-1.

Things didn’t go quite so well for Bristol-based First Division side AEK Boco, who despite taking an early lead through Josh Jenkins, went on to concede ten unanswered goals at Ascot United.

There were also home defeats for Hengrove and Millbrook, who each conceded five against Lydney Town and Ivybridge respectively, while Portishead were knocked out 4-0 at fellow Bristol side Cribbs on Friday night under lights.

There were a trio of all-Western League clashes, the most notable result at Shepton Mallet, where the home side suffered a 5-1 defeat against Mousehole.

Goals from Louise Price and Kyle Fraser gave the Seagulls a two-goal half time lead, Hayden Turner then adding the goal of the game soon after the interval, lobbing the home from long range.

Late goals from Andy Watkins and Andy Elcock added gloss to the scoreline on a tough afternoon for Mallet, who will turn their attention back to the Western Prem and maintainig a 100% winning start.

Second half goals from Cash Vinall and Stefan Lee helped lead Oldland past fellow First Division outfit Almondsbury, while a Rikki Sheppard brace proved to be enough for Helston in their tense 2-1 win at home to Saltash United.

Opposition leagues won the penalty shoot-out.

Bath side Odd Down were lone Western League winners from the spot with keeper Oliver Coleman starring in their triumph over Newton Abbot Spurs.

Having fallen two goals behind inside 20 minutes, Odd Down did well to draw, with Cam New and Curtis Dunn scoring in either half.

With games heading straight to penalties at the end of 90 minutes, it was Coleman’s two saves during the shootout which saw the Bath side prevail.

Unfortunately for the other three Western League teams, they all built leads during their ties before suffering shoot-out defeats.

Goals from Matt Hoare and Elliot Gardner had put Hallen in command away at Cheltenham Saracens before they conceded twice in the closing stages, while Cadbury Heath were knocked out by Roman Glass St George on penalties despite going ahead after an hour of their tie thanks to a Dan Winstone long ranger.

Goals from skipper Asa White and Danny Dodimead weren’t quite enough for Brislington, who were pipped 6-5 on peanlties at home to Corsham Town, for whom Callum Demkiv scored twice.

In the other fixtures to take place, Welton went down to a slim 1-0 loss at Bovey Tracey, with the equally excellently-named Eversley & California FC overturning Jamal Chevolleau’s early strike to knock out Bitton 2-1.

The draw for the FA Vase first round proper takes place today (Monday September 26) at 1300.

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