Opening day defeat
Toolstation League premier division: Brislington 2, Wellington 1.
WELLINGTON started their new premier campaign with an odd-goal defeat in Bristol on Saturday.
Fielding a squad with no fewer than eight new signings, they gave a spirited display which deserved a point from an evenly-contested game.
Brislington went ahead after 20 minutes as Danny Guiabarra converted a low cross.
But Wellington got back on level terms two minutes later when Craig Mawford’s free kick reached Joe Dakwa at the far post to volley home.
The turning point of the game came with 20 minutes remaining as Wellington’s Craig Herrod went down under a heavy challenge and was eventually stretchered off with a shoulder injury.
The long hold-up seemed to knock Wellington out of their stride and Brislington scored what proved to be the winner through Jason Llama’s towering header.
Wellington have another league game tomorrow (Tuesday) when they are away to Ilfracombe.
