Bridgwater’S winning revival continued when they completed a first double of the season against Bideford on Tuesday evening, writes Eddie Robinson.

The 11 starters all featured in the win against North Leigh last time out and confidence from that result showed in the early stages.

Brimson had the team’s first effort when firing wide. Bideford pressed down the right but Bridgwater’s defence was looking very solid. The hosts had a golden chance after 28 minutes after Brimson, tracking back, had tripped Laird, but the penalty was blasted wide.

Jones was often isolated up front and he was the victim of several hefty challenges. Both Thomas and Brimson, each coming in off their wings, were halted by good tackles.

Half-time came with the scores level but Pitcher, having a good game, again had to quit early being replaced by Turner. He and Nunn gave Bideford few opportunities.

Bridgwater made the breakthrough after 66 minutes when Middleton’s 22-yard shot took a deflection to wrong foot the keeper.

However, Bideford responded with a screamer from full back Barker that flew just over the bar.

A minute from time, Bridgwater sealed the win with a second goal when good work from Brimson gave Mercieca a simple tap-in.

Bridgwater: Wood, Farmer, Nunn, Pitcher (Tuner 59), Middleton, Lyons, Robertson, Thomas, Jones (Mercieca 62), Kenny, Brimson.