Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . .2

South Zeal Utd . . . . . . 3

SOUTH Zeal ensured promotion to Division 3 of the Devon and Exeter Senior league when they took all three points at Crescent.

Zeal were always in control and went three nil up with 20 minutes left to play thanks to two headed goals by Lee Gilbert and a well taken effort from Alan Vile.

Zeal then sat back and nearly had to settle for a point as Crescent took the initiative and scored two goals late in the game leaving Zeal to hang on to their lead until the final whistle.

Zeal played their remaining two fixtures at Heavitree where they were well beaten by the champions, and at Crediton on Saturday where they also lost and John Halliday scored his first goal for the club with a well taken penalty.

Zeal have had an excellent season considering it was their first in senior football and should give a good account of themselves next season in division 3.