Wellington 1-3 Mousehole
Toolstation Western League Premier Division
Tuesday 4th April 2023
At North Street
Mousehole scorers: Max Hill 21’, Hayden Turner 31’, 52’ (pen)
SUMMARY
With four changes and several positional tweaks from Saturday’s starting line-up against Shepton Mallet, promotion-chasing Mousehole came from a goal down to overcome a spirited display by Wellington – the only current side in the Western League Premier they had not beaten since promotion – the win meaning they have not lost in the League for 27 games and remain the only side with an undefeated away record.
KEY POINTS
11’: Goal for Wellington. In their first attack, a long throw is nodded on in front of goal and centre-back GLEN WRIGHT somehow scrambles the ball over the line.
21’: Equaliser for Mousehole. The hosts have had two good chances (13’ and 15’) to increase the lead with quick forward balls, and Mousehole have sprung into life with a trademark four-man passing move requiring ‘keeper Shay Allen to tip Reece Thomson’s swerving 18-yard shot over the bar (20’). This time Hayden Turner delivers an in-swinging corner from the left and MAX HILL rises the highest to power a header into the net from six yards. Score now 1-1.
31’: Goal for Mousehole. The game has continued to fluctuate, with Andy Elcock clearing a low Wellington shot off the line after a corner (23’), while at the other end Reece Thomson has headed against the bar (26’), and Hayden Turner put clean through by Tallan Mitchell has seen his effort blocked by the keeper. Another corner arrives at the far post where HAYDEN TURNER makes amends with a great touch and balance to drive into the narrow gap at the near post. 2-1 to Mousehole.
At half-time it’s Wellington 1-2 Mousehole, the visitors coming back strongly in the later stages, including a moment of excitement a s keeper Allen races back to palm over Tallan Mitchell’s 35-yard lob after being hassled out of possession by Jack Calver on 41’.
Second half
52’: Goal for Mousehole. After some quick and incisive passing, Josh Bissett draws a foul just inside the home penalty area and HAYDEN TURNER converts from the spot. Wellington 1-3 Mousehole.
75’: Mousehole have now largely nullified Wellington’s forward momentum – although Ollie Chenoweth has had to go full length to grasp a dangerous-looking long shot by Tom Burt (70’) – and have kept the home defence busy with threats of their own, Harry Bell charging through to head home Jack Calver’s free kick only to be declared offside (72’).
At Full-time the score remains Wellington 1-3 Mousehole. A welcome win against a team who spoilt the party for The Seagulls in their very first Western League match with an injury-time goal in the 3-3 draw at Trungle Parc, and then foiled Mousehole’s late-season promotion ambitions with a home 2-2 draw after being two goals in arrears.
As it stands, Mousehole are in a good position to join fellow Cornwall side Saltash United in finishing in the top two places – the Champions gaining automatic promotion to the Southern League and the runners-up involved in a play-off.
MOUSEHOLE LINE-UP (with used substitutes)
Ollie Chenoweth (GK), Harry Bell, Adel Gafaiti, Max Hill, Kyle Fraser, Reece Thomson (Paulo Sousa 86’), Andy Elcock, Jack Calver (Capt) (Steve Burt 88’), Tallan Mitchell, Hayden Turner (Jack Symons 79’), Josh Bissett (Callam Mconie 62’).
Other substitute: Josh Otto
MATCH OFFICIALS
David Middleton (Referee) with David Trevaskus and Peter Horton (Assistant Referees)
ATTENDANCE: 105
NEXT FOR MOUSEHOLE
Good Friday, 7th April, 12-noon
Away v Helston Athletic
EASTER MONDAY, 10th APRIL, 3pm
HOME v CLEVEDON TOWN
Saturday 15th April, 3pm
Away v Keynsham Town *
Tuesday 18th April, 7.45pm
Away v Bridgwater United *
SATURDAY 22nd APRIL, 3pm
HOME v WELLINGTON – the last match of the ‘Regular Season’
*Seats on the team bus are available for supporters for these last two away fixtures –
contact Deryk Heywood 07969 625795 for details
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