MATCH REPORT: Willand Rovers 2-2 Bristol Manor Farm

Tate the Great as Farm Come from Two Behind to Snatch a Point Away to Willand.

Farm had been flying going forward, but defensive fragilities had plagued their recent form. Former Farm favourite Owen Howe, who had scored over 70 goals for the club, came back to haunt his old side with a fine finish after eighteen minutes. Current Farm striker Louis Britton, on an incredible run in front of goal, should have levelled shortly after. Dan Dodimead did some hard running down the left before cutting back to Britton, who lashed his shot just over.

Farm continued to probe as they looked to restore parity. Skipper Jamie Adams forced a fine save, before Rhys Thomas sent an effort narrowly off target. The second half began in the same vein as the first, with Willand doubling their lead early on, Howe getting his second from the penalty spot.

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The Farm’s inspired substitute Dylan Tate who bagged himself two second-half goals at Silver Street.

The turning point came with the second-half introduction of New Zealand frontman Dylan Tate. The big striker took just five minutes to make his mark, tucking home from Dodimead’s clever pass. Farm pushed hard to complete the comeback as chances came and went late on. Jamie Adams blazed over from just inside the area, and substitute Olly Sully forced a smart stop from home keeper George Burton.

Farm had scored in stoppage time in their previous outing at Melksham, and they repeated the trick to snatch a point here. Tate let fly from range, and the ball flew past Burton, ensuring the Kiwi secured a brace of his own.

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