Third defeat in a row for Holwell but better performance!

One nil down after three minutes in first attack as St Andrews pick out a totally unmarked player on the edge of the box from a quick corner and already it looks an uphill battle.

However after a period of getting to grips we started to see some good work down the right flank and on 12mins Leighton Nicholson did well combining with Vernon he was in behind the full back before sending a low cross which Gaskin bundled in to square the game up 1-1..

The rest of the half was pretty even as both teams probed but could not gain an advantage with the home side slightly more settled.

However Holwell had stabilised and were finding the right side the more productive with some decent balls in by Nicholson and Gaskin but no takers in the middle on 22mins Holwell looked on to take the lead as again Nicholson fed the ball in this time Alfie Gaughan looked like he would score but was clearly pushed off the ball as he was about to pull the trigger.

As the half progressed St Andrews were clearly pushing on and again Holwell allowed a St Andrews midfield player to stroll through their ranks before he was brought down just inside the box and penalty awarded. Challis sent wrongway 2-1 to St Andrews.

The half finished at 2-1 with lots to think about for Holwell.

The second half was much better from Holwell as they took a pounding by St Andrews in the early stages but Coser and Dunlop at the back coped well and Challis got down well to turn away a decent goal attempt.

Bitmead went close for Holwell on the hour after Clark and Nicholson fashioned an opening from a corner and before the end the visitors had a real scare when St Andrews left winger was left to go straight through again but shot wildly over the bar.

Nicholson was replaced by Jaede Timms on 70mins And Gaskin by Shaun Smith 72mins.

Apologies for no names on home side but no programme or team sheet provided at this fixture.