EVESHAM United ended their seven-game winless run with a vital 2-1 victory against bottom club Tiverton Town, writes Simon Purfield.
Ethan Dunbar collected the ball near the corner flag and delivered a cross to Andre Wright, who narrowly missed from close range.
Shortly after, Tiverton manager Asa Hall made a goal-line block to prevent a drilled shot from reaching the net. At twelve minutes, Owen Foye’s long-range effort prompted a scrambling save from home goalkeeper John Ross
Despite Evesham’s early dominance, Tiverton took the lead against the run of play. Coulibaly set up Toby Stephens, who struck a 25-yard shot into the top left corner.
Evesham responded with continued pressure; Dunbar produced another accurate cross, though no teammate was able to convert.
Dunbar had a further opportunity beating the offside trap and from a narrow angle put his effort wide.
The visitors maintained intensity, registering three blocked shots within quick succession around the half-hour mark.
Wright was twice denied by Ross during a goalmouth scramble. Soon after, Dunbar broke the offside trap and approached goal, but Ross and Wood combined to thwart his attempt.
In the 37th minute, Brandon Liggett sent a cross to the back post, where Wright’s header hit the post. At half-time, Evesham, having controlled much of the play, remained behind.
The opening period of the second half proved more balanced, with both teams’ sharing possession but creating limited opportunities.
Approaching the hour, a Foye corner placed Tiverton under pressure, resulting in two attempts – one blocked and one saved.
Evesham equalised on 72 minutes: Wright headed down a ball from Liggett, Josh McConnell touched it to Dunbar, who finished assuredly from eight yards.
Tiverton responded, prompting Evesham keeper Alex Harris to make a double save, denying Camilo and then Wright.
With eight minutes remaining, Evesham claimed a deserved lead. Liggett flicked the ball on, allowing Wright to slide in before the goalkeeper could intervene.
Koerner then played an excellent pass from midfield to Wright, who cut back, but Tiverton failed to capitalise.
Evesham managed the six added minutes efficiently, as George Alston’s late shot deflected for a corner.
“The Robins secured a 2-1 victory, their first away win since September, lifting them to 15th place and four points above the relegation zone.
Evesham are next in action against Poole Town on Friday, April 3 with kick-off at 3pm.
