Clinical Evesham take all three points in a game marred by some extraordinary refereeing decisions.
Evesham came flying out of the gate and needed barely 40 seconds to open the scoring. Alfie Dunn got down the left and his cross was powered in by Andre Wright. Bristol Manor Farm recovered well and set about finding a leveller. Evander Grubb created most of the early chances, forcing two smart saves from Alex Harris in the Evesham goal. The first disappointing decision came a few moments after. Aron Robbins cross was handled by the very outstretched arm of a visiting defender, but the referee was unmoved. Top scorer Louis Britton had the final chance of the half, sending a low effort narrowly wide.
The games turning point came just before the hour. Abu Sama broke into the area and was hauled to the ground by a defender. The referee was once more unmoved and Evesham started their counter. Dunn looked to escape by lost his footing at the crucial moment. The referee inexplicably blew his whistle and after consultation with his assistant, showed Jacob Spence a red card, to the bemusement of the entire ground. Despite a battling display from the depleted home side, two quickfire Evesham goals sealed the contest. Amir Awadh tucked in once a deep cross found him unmarked before Toby Raison stabbed home a loose ball following a deflected free kick. Manor Farm would get on the scoresheet late on in a great personal moment for Owen Howe. The striker scored over seventy goals in his first two spells at the club and he got off the mark in his third spell, by hammering home after a superb Josh Bissett cross.