Duchy Premier

St Columb Major 2

Lamerton 1

LAMERTON'S winless streak continues after this narrow defeat to the hands of St Columb Major who have moved a step closer to securing their place in the Duchy Premier for next season. 

The game started at a frantic pace, but it was not until the 25th minute that the game produced its first shot on target, resulting in a goal for the hosts. Major midfielder Dan Ball picked up posession from a loose pass 30 yards from the Lamerton goal.  Ball instantly hit a ferocious dipping effort which left Lamerton goalkeeper Pete Daniel a mere spectator as the ball hit the back of the net.

Lamerton began the second half the brighter of the two sides.  Simon Breyley had the chance to even the scores early on, but his effort from six yards failed to test the St Columb keeper.

The visitors got themselves back on level terms in the 70th minute. Lamerton's left winger Phil Wearing played in Tony Jones on the edge of the St Columb penalty area. Jones then struck a low cross to James Steer who neatly slotted the ball from 12 yards into the net past an outstretched St Columb keeper.

However, just five minutes later St Columb regained thier lead when Lamerton were too slow to react from a quickly taken free kick on the edge of thier own penalty area. Major played a short ball to Marco Ciarleglio who scored when his effort from 15 yards deflected off defender Simon Breyley's shin and wrong footed the Lamerton keeper Daniel.

Lamerton had an opportunity to come away with a point in the last minute of the game when midfielder Richard Searle latched onto a left wing cross from Wearing. However, Searle's headed effort from four yards hit the woodwork and deflected into the hands of a grateful St Columb goalkeeper.

n On Saturday Lamerton are home to Biscovey in the league, kick-off 2.30pm.