Verde Recreo Men's League
Central 1
Bridgwater 1sts 4, Bristol UWE 1st 2

BRIDGWATER kept the pressure on top side Old Bristolians as they defeated Bristol UWE.

The early exchanges were equal and keeper Pete Saunders and his defence kept UWE at bay.

Todd Barrett then seized on a loose pass and Will Pope slotted home the first goal.

UWE responded quickly, but Pope and Barrett combined again to enable Barrett to put his side back in front.

Barrett put Bridgwater further ahead via a deflection and Paul Bond picked up on another defensive error to make it 4-1.

The damage was done and, although they conceded a second goal, Bridgwater ran out deserved winners.

Player of the match: Todd Barrett

West Central 1
Firebrands C 1, Bridgwater A 3

BRIDGWATER kept their great run of form going as player of the match Dom Court opened the scoring, pouncing on a rebound.

Firebrands seized on some sloppy defending to equalise and the scores stayed level until the break.

Bridgwater went ahead through Court and Tom Lott ensured the win stopping in front of the rushing keeper to lift it over him into the net.

West Central 2
Somerset Gryphons 3, Bridgwater B 0

BRIDGWATER were two down at the break to a strong Gryphons side.

They conceded another without reply after the break.

Player of the match: Danny Rogers

South East 2
Bridgwater C 1, Isca E 7

BRIDGWATER came up against a strong Isca side who really highlighted their potential.

They did, however, manage to grab a goal - inevitably bagged by Steve Turvey.

Encouragement for the 4s can be found through their player of the match, Oscar West, who is shining in his debut season.

South East 3
East Devon D 1, Bridgwater D 1

BRIDGWATER gained a well-earned point after a tight tussle.

Jim Smith went closest in a goalless first half and Toby Knight and Smith upped the pace after the break.

East Devon created some good chances but keeper Luke Hendrie looked on top form.

A fine through ball from captain Kettlewell found Steve Miller, who broke the deadlock.

East Devon levelled after a short corner wasn’t cleared and a last-ditch piece of defending from keeper Hendrie and covering full back Will Baldwin salvaged the point in the dying minutes.

Player of the match: Will Marchen-Saunders

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West Clubs Women’s League
Central Division
Bridgwater 3, Taunton Civil Service 4

BRIDGWATER Ladies put in an excellent fightback after going 3-0 down within the first quarter.

They hit back with determination to level before half-time with three lifted shots, one from Sapphy Reed-Yang and two from player of the match Willow Hobbs.

After the break, Bridgwater had two goals disallowed and CS hit the winning goal in the last few minutes.

Sedgemoor Division 2
Bridgwater 2nds 4, Winscombe 4ths 1

BRIDGWATER Ladies 2nds bounced back to winning form emphatically.

Winscombe started well and Bridgwater had to defend waves of attacks but found themselves a goal down.

Bridgwater returned the pressure and scored through Clare Wilson to leave the scorers level at half-time.

They improved after the break and took the lead through Holly Hobbs creating and finishing wonderfully.

Lauren Morrish then crossed the ball to Rose Baker who slotted home and Jenny Hayden-Briffett sealed the points after reacting first to a rebound.

Player of the match: Lauren Morrish