SANDFORD FC 3-2 OTTERTON

LAST Saturday, November 7, Sandford played host to Otterton from East Devon in a division five league match.

After a two-minute silence in Remembrance, Sandford kicked off playing away from the pavilion end.

Both sides struggled to get control of the game and it wasn't till the 28th minute that Dylan Cavender slotted the ball into the visitors net after a goalmouth scramble. 1-0.

With Otterton playing well above their league position the home side couldn't get a grip on the game and had to fight hard to get to halftime with a one goal lead .

The second half saw Sandford coming under pressure from the visitors although they were still creating chances with Shaun Stapleton heading over the bar and a lovely piece of skill by forward Jayden beating two defenders and shooting at goal.

On 59 minutes Otterton got their reward by scoring to make the score 1-1.

Both sides were battling hard, the away side had already lost their goalkeeper with a leg injury then on the 60th minute their substitute keeper suffered an injury but was able to continue.

On the 67th minute right winger Josh Saunders went close by shooting over the bar.

A minute later the away side took the lead. 1-2 .

From a corner to Sandford on 73 minutes defender Ben Waller headed over. Then three minutes later Sandford drew level with an own goal. 2-2.

The home side were now pressing hard with the occasional attack from the visitors and on the 88th minute from a corner defender Tyler Morgan Hugget scored to make the score 3-2 to Sandford.

Minutes later the referee blew the final whistle with the score 3-2 to Sandford. A hard-fought three points to the home side and hard luck to the visitors.

Well done to all the players who although things weren't going well stuck at it and managed the win.

Next Saturday Sandford travel to Hatherleigh to play the home side’s 2nds in the third round of the Devon intermediate cup, it is also Hatherleigh carnival day so why not make a day of it and support your local side and enjoy the carnival afterwards. Kick off is at 2pm.

AJH