HUNGERFORD TOWN 3 v 1 PAULTON ROVERS

Paulton had a disasterous start at Hungerford Town as they were hit by a first half blast as Hungerford hit three goals to put a dent in Rovers survival challeng.

Alan O'Brien tried a speclative lob in the first minute that sailed over Rovers keeper Ben Jon and into the net.

The Crusaders made it 2-0 on seven minutes when he miss hit a shot that ended up chipping over a dispairing John.

Paulton attempted to get back into the game with Jake Mawford and Nuno Felix both preessing the home defence. Felix had the best chance after 22 minutes breking through only to shoot wide.

Hungerford made it three on 31 minutes as captain Ian Herring threaded the ball to Jarvis whose excellent shot gave John noo c
hance.

From then on and well into the second half Rovers battled well as Mawford dribbled through after 56 minutes and his low drive was cleared off the line. Jordan Ricketts had a shot blocked.

Jarvis got through the visitors defence with John turning his shot for a corner. In then 79th minute John pulled an excellent save off Herring's hal volley.

With time added on Paulton reduced the deficit as Felix crossed Mullings was on hand to tuck the ball home.