Two excellent goals sealed the points for Paulton. Rovers keeper, Andy Hannah, returned for his first game of the season and his side got off to a great start with a goal in the second minute. A long cross by Joe Guest was laid by Joe Hillard to Kailan Gould, who hit a superb half volley past Kevin Sawyer.
Gould then set up Omar Simpson, whose shot was held by Sawyer.
Hannah was called into action saving from Greg Peel. On the half hour, Evesham nearly levelled, as Matt Liddard’s header was turned for a corner by Sam Hedges who, along with Joe Chandler, was defending well.
Another chance saw Adam Mann hit the post from a twenty-yard free kick, with Hannah well beaten. United had a great chance on 46 minutes, as Peel blasted over the bar. Gould then stung Sawyer’s hands and the keeper pushed away a drive by Simpson.
Paulton made it 2–0 on 74 minutes, as Dean Evans’ right wing corner was met by a bullet header past Sawyer. Hannah tipped over brilliantly from a pile driver by substitute, Jordan Lymn. This was a hardworking team performance from Rovers.
The team were away to Taunton on Bank Holiday Monday. This Saturday, it is the FA Cup first qualifying round, home to Winchester City, kick-off at 3 p.m.
T. Walsh