EVEN STEVENS: Newton Abbot ’66 and East Allington United drew 3-3 at Osborne Park. Photo is from last season’s George Belli Cup final at Longcross, Dartmouth. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR
In the Torbay Clearance Services SDFL Premier Division, a last gasp Ben Berrow header rescued Watts Blake Bearne’s 100 percent record as Chudleigh Athletic came back from three down at Abbrook Park to almost earn a point. Goals from Berrow, Cam Gill and Billy Clinch had WBB seemingly cruising to a fourth straight league win until strikes from Gavin Lake, Joseph Long and Jack Wills brought Athletic level.
Sam Barnes put away a hat-trick for Kingsteignton Athletic as the unbeaten Rams ran out 5-1 winners against visiting Paignton Saints Reserves. Matt Beer and Ollie Kewell also found the net for the hosts with Tom Hanley scoring Saints’ consolation.
In a repeat of the George Belli Cup final, Newton Abbot ’66 took on East Allington United at Osborne Park. Keran Fletcher scored twice for the Sixes, Rhys Morey also on target, but two goals from Fin Bullen and a Josef Sita goal ensured the Pirates left with a point.
Buckfastleigh Rangers’ Devon Premier Cup campaign came to a crunching end at SGT Police as an in-form Sean Finch scored four times and the home side ran out 7-0 winners. Saul Vanes contributed two goals to the cause with Rhys Morrallee also netting.
There was also disappointment for Elburton Villa Reserves as they crashed out 3-1 away to a very good Boca Seniors side, Billy Tedder-Hart with Villa’s effort.
Which all means that the SDFL’s sole representatives in the last 16 will be Ivybridge Town Reserves. The Ivies have yet to play a game due to a first round bye and an away walkover against Chittlehampton last weekend.
SDFL teams fared much better in the Devon Senior Cup, with no fewer than ten making it through to the third round. The most emphatic win went to Beesands Rovers who knocked ten past hosts Sidmouth Town Thirds without reply. Adam Winkworth celebrated a hat-trick for the Bees with Jack Eades and Ash Yeoman both scoring doubles. Goals from Alfie Prowse, Louis Brace and Kieran Stallard wrapped up a fine afternoon for the South Hams outfit.
East Allington United Reserves pulled off a surprise home win in one of three all-SDFL clashes, beating Torquay Town 2-1 with Jake Langman and Zak Jones scoring their goals. Plympton Athletic’s fine start to the season started as they won 5-0 at home to Brixham Town. Paignton Villa also enjoyed a 5-0 victory, Alfie Lloyds with a couple of goals at Upton Athletic.
Goals from Jack Dixon and Dan Langford helped Ilsington Villa to a 2-1 home win over Central FC, while Dalton Brammer’s brace aided Morley Rangers in their 3-1 home win over Ilfracombe Town Reserves.
Watcombe Wanderers are into the hat following their 5-1 win at Dawlish United Reserves, as are Newton Abbot Spurs Thirds who beat Hatherleigh Town 5-3.
Out of the competition go Dartmouth AFC Reserves, beaten 11-0 at Seaton, SGT Police Reserves, who lost out 5-1 at Beer Albion Reserves and WBB Reserves who were unable to fulfil the fixture away at Appledore Reserves.
Harbertonford and Totnes, Dartington and Meadowbrook progress due to their opponents pulling out: Sandymere Blues and Woolsery respectively.
The only Division One game saw Buckfastleigh Rangers cruise to an 8-0 triumph over Barton Athletic, Samuel Cook and Declan Cowley with a hat-trick apiece.
This weekend, Ilsington travel to near neighbours Liverton United in one of two Herald Cup first round ties, while Bovey Tracey Reserves welcome Harbertonford.