Carlsberg SWPL Division 1 East Friday 26th December
Two goals from Jack Greenslade helped the visitors to a comfortable win in this local derby.
Despite the final score line it was the Vikings that nearly took the lead in the 25th minute when Ashley Small rolled his marker and struck a clean strike from twelve yards that hit the inside of the post then rebounded off Alan Doble in goal and went out for a corner.
Both sets of players struggled with the playing conditions in a fairly evenly contested first half. But it was the visitors that marginally adjusted better to the muddy surface and deserved to score the first goal of the game that came a minute from halftime when teenager Aaron Denny tapped in from close range after some good work from Danny Williams. 0-1
Halftime 0-1
The home supporters and management were expecting a much improved performance from the Vikings in the second half. There was a lot of ‘huffing and puffing’ but the Vikings could not find the much needed additional quality to gain the upper hand on their local rivals and it was no surprise when Budleigh scored their second on the 75th minute, this time the impressive Greenslade crossed from the left wing which found the unmarked Hugo Demetre and left the player with an easy finish. 0-2
The third and final goal came on the 86th minute, Greenslade scored his second after beating the offside trap and then skipped passed left back Tony Cox and calmly placed past keeper Robbie Powell. 0-3
Final Score 0-3
Sidmouth From: Powell, Cox, Raistrick, Newbery, Pidgeon, Pitter, Armes, Pavey, Kana’ah, Thompson (C)) & Small Used Subs: Ogley & Miller
Star man
Jamie Newbery