Timsbury 3 Blackbrook 4

Timsbury Athletic’s inconsistent form continued with this 4-3 home defeat against Taunton Blackbrook in the Somerset County Premier League. In an action packed game they paid a heavy price for the dismissal of defender Ben Hancock shortly after they had retrieved a 2-0 deficit to get on level terms.

Taunton went in front after just 7 minutes when the game’s outstanding player Matt Francis collected a rebound to shoot past Neil Hucker .  Facing a strong wind  Timsbury found themselves under the cosh as they struggled with the elements and Francis put Taunton further ahead after 37 minutes striking a sweet left-foot shot well out of Hucker’s reach.  Timsbury responded almost immediately, however when Lloyd Davies ran almost from the halfway line to shoot past  Wayne Lawrence in the visitors’ goal.

Within a minute of the second half  Timsbury were level.  Davies strode through the visitors’ defence before striking past Lawrence.  The impetus was now very much with the home side and Sparey came close with an effort saved by the keeper.  When Hancock received his marching orders for a second yellow card the initiative returned to the South Somerset side and although Timsbury hung on until 12 minutes from time they went behind again when Simon Stone headed home a cross from substitute Graham Parkinson.  The irrepressible Francis then completed his hat-trick with a superb volley from skipper Alex Stephen’s centre and although Nick Young headed a late goal from Aaron Dix’s free-kick there was no time for a dramatic equalizer as the game ended with little time added on for stoppages.

Timsbury Reserves were beaten 4-2 away to unbeaten league leaders Radstock Town Reserves in the Somerset County League Division 2 East .  Paul Hallett and George Brooks grabbed their goals.

Report by Malcolm Tucker


Page published on: 10th November, 2008
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