Bere Alston United . . . .2
Plymstock United . . . . .1
IN this friendly match Bere?s new look defence with new signing Craig and Lee Howells, Nathan Harvey and Steve Piper were pushed by a very good Plymstock team.
In soaring temperatures both teams played quick one-two football.
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Wartime letters inspire Okehampton writer's novelSoon both keepers were put to the test, with Plymstock?s keeper saving excellent efforts from Will Westlake, Rob Hawkins and Steve Piper.
Bere were caught out waiting for offside, left Plymstock winger clear, and Mike Doel headed home his cross.
Bere got a let-off as a defence-splitting pass put a Plymstock forward clear but Craig Howells stood his ground and forced a hurried shot wide.
With both teams wilting in the heat subs rolled on and off. with Ricky Williams and Carl Robinson showing plenty of skill and energy.
Tommy Rowlinson put Westlake clear. The Plymstock keeper pushed him wide, but he hooked the ball past him to equalise. A Rowlinson pass was converted by Westlake. Plymstock rallied and Bere were defending doggedly.
Howells played Plymstock by himself as shots rained in from all angles as he flung himself at everything to give Bere the win.