Yate Town 2-0 Thatcham Town Bourne(og) 45, Tomlinson 85 Southern League Div One South Tuesday 29th October 2024
Yate Town entertained fellow Southern League Division One South rivals Thatcham Town under the lights following on from their excellent FA Trophy win at Hungerford Town on Saturday.
Yate Town had a strong start, taking control of the ball and having a fair share of possession which eventually led to a foul being drawn giving an attacking free kick to Yate Town which was headed into the box but the chance was dealt with by the Thatcham Town defence.
Any Thatcham opportunities to attack were stopped by the Yate Town back line. However, having the fans there to support always gives the team the extra encouragement and drive they needed to work for that all important first goal.
James Taylor in action with a defender close by.
Late into the first half Yate Town saw an opportunity which was capitalised upon. A great ball into James Taylor who took a fantastic touch, saw himself one on one with the opposing goalkeeper Callum Smart who made a great stop. Another ball played in by Taylor led to a cross from Lloyd James which led to a goal for Yate Town. However, this was an own goal scored by Thatcham Town player Oliver Bourne.
The second half saw changes made by both sides to try and push for that all important next goal.
Following these changes, both sets of players had to give one final push to the final whistle to try and get a result for their respective teams. In the last few minutes Yate Town won a free kick on the edge of the 18-yard box and Lucas Tomlinson wrapped his left foot around the ball, hitting it with power far into the top left corner. A fantastic second goal for Yate Town putting them 2-0 up. Following this goal, very little of the game was left however one last substitution was made where Sean Keet came on for Lucas Tomlinson in order to bring on fresh legs to try and see out the game and secure victory for Yate Town.
Lucas Tomlinson about to strike the ball for this free kick - which ended up in the net.
Soon after, the final whistle sounded, securing another fantastic result for Yate Town, gaining them the all-important 3 points and keeping them comfortably at the top of the table.
Their next game sees them play Falmouth Town on Saturday 2nd November, with a 3pm kick off.
Yate Town: Sainsbury, Taylor, Byrne, Dempsey (Christopher 19), Larvin, James, Tomlinson (Keet 86), Guest, Jackson, Stearn (Staley), Wyatt (Hillier 72)
Bookings: Wyatt (69), Staley (78)
Thatcham Town: Smart, Nditi, Winchcombe, Willmoth, Bourne, Mathews, Bridgman Daniel-Spray 65), Nditi, Moore, Thorpe (Forde 83), Fox (Tanner)
Bookings: Willmoth (40), Moore (65)
Attendance: 459
Yate Town Man of The Match: Lucas Tomlinson
Yate Town FC are working in partnership with SGS College at Filton and 4 first year media studies students were involved in the writing of this report, as the club looks to give students opportunities to develop their media skills. Led by Evie Morgan the group also included Tia Wilcox, Harvey Maggs and Mia Rushent. The group will be working on other projects with the club to develop their skills.