The 2s had their final home game of the season looking to extend the unbeaten run that has been going since the 1st of December, and looking at keeping the unbeaten home record which has only seen them win 8 and draw 2. Expecting a tough match against a team who are just one point ahead of them in the league and also pushing for promotion, the game started with a strong head wind for Bridgwater. Facing a well drilled team the ball was getting moved fast from left to right, which meant lots of work for the young midfield. After some well worked moves and some long balls, Bridgwater managed to get their first short corner of the game, but the young Westbury defence was out quickly leading to a second short corner. Tom Lott's initial effort rebounded back off the keeper and fell to Paul Tilley who swept it through the keeper's legs giving Bridgwater the lead. This lead did not last long as a quick break from Westbury saw the ball in the back of the Bridgwater net. This meant Bridgwater had to switch on to make sure they did not go behind, but after some good play down the right the ball fell to Tom Lott in the D. With his deadly form he managed to grab his first goal after good work to create the space to shoot. But another loose pass meant Westbury broke quickly and scored to level the game. After some extra work from the already tiring midfield, Bridgwater managed to get the ball to Lott in the D, who had his initial shot saved only for the rebound fall to him to lift the ball into the goal. Yet again a lapse of concentration and some good forward play by Westbury saw them quickly get back in the game and they made the score 3-3 this is how the half ended.

 

It was not going to get easier and with legs tiring Bridgwater were going to have to work as a team to get a result. Both teams came out of the blocks fast with a few good chances coming Bridgwater's way but the Westbury keeper was having a good game. Unfortunately, Bridgwater went a goal down for the first time in the game when a well saved short corner rebounded out to a Westbury player who crossed it for a back post tap in. This meant Bridgwater had to come from behind but with Tom Lott on the pitch there was always a chance of him grabbing another hat trick this season. Sure enough, Lott managed to complete his hat trick, when a good cross from the right saw his first shot saved but the rebound was converted - but unfortunately he had to go off with a hamstring issue. Bridgwater were able to hold off the onslaught as both teams looked to win the game with Bridgwater given the best opportunity with a late short corner, but it was not to be. The result was probably a fair as both teams had their chances to win. This left Bridgwater's unbeaten home record intact, but tough game remaining against the league winning Bristol Uni. The draw was not good for Bridgwater - a victory in the game would have meant them going second, but the draw left Wesbury second in the table and with a easier game next week they now look more likely to get promoted. 

 

 Player of the match was Dominic Court.

 

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