First defeat
Somerset Premier Cup: Wellington 1, Bristol Manor Farm 2
WELLINGTON suffered their first defeat of the season as they bowed out of the premier cup at the hands of Manor Farm at the Playing Field last night (Wednesday).
But they could hold their heads high after a battling performance against their Toolstation premier opponents in a blood and thunder cup tie,
Manor Farm had Wellington under the cosh early on and were kept in the game thanks to a goalline clearance by defender Tim Legg and a spectacular flying save by keeper Ryan Lewis to deny Kevin Rawlings.
Wellington came more into the game as the half wore on and Craig Herrod had a “goal” disallowed for offside before Greg Blenkinsop’s low cross-shot came back off the inside of the far post.
The home side went ahead seven minutes into the second half when Nick Woon saw his first shot blocked but his follow-up effort squeeze under keeper Stuart Wood.
And there were chances at both ends before Manor Farm equalised in controversial circumstances after 70 minutes.
A corner swung over from the left was met by Ben Hiscox at the far post with Wellington appealing in vain that the striker had used his hand to net.
What proved to be the Manor Farm winner came only four minutes later as a cross was headed out to Aaron Anderson, who gave Ryan Lewis no chance with a sweetly-struck shot.
Wellington had claims for a penalty turned down as a Herrod cross struck a Manor Farm defender and almost took the game into extra-time near the end when sub Shaun Anthony blasted over from a good position.
