Cracking win at Welton
Welton Rovers 1, Wellington 4
DEPLETED Wellington produced an outstanding team display to end Welton Rovers’ long unbeaten record on Saturday.
Manager Leigh Robinson was able to field a squad of only 12 fit players against a team who had not lost since they were thumped 5-0 at Wellington on November 8.
Leading the way was striker Luke Desave, who has only just forced his way into the side but played a starring role in three of the goals.
Wellington got off to a dream start when Desave was judged to have been fouled as he challenged for a loose ball inside the box and skipper Simon Ingram coolly tucked away the resulting penalty.
The visitors who increased their lead after 32 minutes.
Ingram chipped the ball forward to Craig Herrod who brought it under control with his chest before beating a defender and producing a finish of sheer quality.
And the visitors pulled further away when Desave got on the scoresheet just before the break, hooking the ball into the roof of the net from an Ingram corner.
Wellington were expecting a torrid second half but instead increased their lead after 55 minutes thanks to more good work by Desave who cleverly created an opening for Mark Thompson to beat keeper Tristan Westlake.
Welton did manage a consolation goal 18 minutes from time when a cross found Craig Coles in space on the left to fire home.
Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Andy Robertson, Daniel Short, Scott Holland, Jack Adams, Mark Thompson, Simon Ingram, Andy Butler, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Luke Desave. Substitute, Darren Stone (used).
WELLINGTON are away to Devizes on Saturday and entertain Sherborne Town on Easter Monday (3.00).
