Will’s late cup winner
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Les Phillips Cup first round: Wellington 1, Wells City 0.
AN injury-time goal from central defender Will Gardner earned Wellington victory over Wells City at the Playing Field last night.
Wells, runaway leaders of the Toolstation first division, gave premier division Wellington a shock by taking the lead after only two minutes.
Steve Murray was judged to have been fouled by Craig Rimmer and picked himself up to score from the penalty spot despite a valiant effort by keeper Ryan Lewis.
The goal seemed to shock Wellington into their stride and they equalised before half-time with a perfectly-executed volley from Simon Ingram.
Wellington went on to control the rest of the game without being able to make the tie safe.
The closest they came to scoring was a dipping shot from Craig Herrod on the hour which thumped against the woodwork.
Extra-time was on the cards until the 91st minute when skipper Ingram sent over a corner from the right, which Gardner met with a powerful header.
The goal earned Wellington a second round trip to premier rivals Calne Town.
Meanwhile, they return to league action this Saturday when they entertain Welton Rovers at the Playing Field (3pm).