Match sponsor Grant Johnson BANES Labour Councillor for Paulton
Report by Tony Walsh

A superb move and goal 4 minutes from the end of normal time, saw Paulton progress to the semi final of the Somerset Premier Cup defeating holders Yeovil Town who were the visitors to the The First4Pools Stadium at Winterfield Road.

In the opening minutes Yeovil looked confident in their build up play which the Rovers defence coped well. A fine move involving Leo Eglin, Dave O'Hare and Nuno Felix looked promising until Yeovil defender Ollie Haste cleared the danger.

Malachi Linton twice had chances for the Glover's with Paulton keeper Aaron Sainsbury saving well..

Rovers took the lead on 33 minutes, as Eglin crossed from the left, O'Hare headed on and the lively Dan McBeam fired home from 15 yards giving keeper Will Buse no chance.

Sainsbury was alert to tip over a powerful drive from Max Dyer to round off a good first half.

On the restart Charlie Wakefield threatened, Rovers withstood pressure as Jordan Young fired over the bar.

Paulton striker Will Hailston tried to lob Buse from fully 40 yards before Dan Warre came on as sub and made an immediate impact on 61 minutes.

The Glovers were awarded what appeared to be a soft penalty as Mike Ilea was adjudged to have fouled Young and Will Dawes made no mistake from the spot.

Rovers were pushing hard and O'Hare blasted over before Ed Butcher (on as sub) brought a save from Buse.

However on 86 minutes, Butcher evaded his marker, broke down the left and his low cross was turned into the net by O'Hare.

In the next attack, O'Hare chased after a long ball and Buse raced out of his area handling the ball in the process and received a red card.

Paulton progress into the next round watched by a crowd of 310.

Paulton Rovers man of the match chosen by sponsor by Paulton BANES for Paulton Councillor Grant Johnson- Dan Warre who made a great impact when he came on as sub

Dan Warre (right) with Dan Norris (left) and Grant Johnson (centre)

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