One look at the team sheet, was the inspiration much needed of the Taunton team, with the inclusion of Alens Poskus and Archie Morgan, these two lads alone accountable for 5 of tonights goals, writes David Webster.
Having only managed the solitary point from a possible 9, from the last 3 Western Counties Floodlight League games, the win tonight was much welcomed. The Taunton lads were quickest out of the traps, with Morgan blasting home a rocket in the 4th minute to make it 1-0.
We then witnessed a 23 minute super show from Poskus, who hit a that trick with goals in the 11th, 24th and 34th minutes. His 2nd and the pick of the bunch, with a powerful drive from the edge of the box. It was almost 5-0 as the half came to a close, when Taunton were awarded a free kick after Murphy had been chopped. Chappell belted an absolute rocket against the keepers right post. Amongst other Taunton highlights of the half, was a thunderous shot from Gumbo, that went narrowly wide.
Right into added on time the visitors pulled a goal back, which was more luck than anything as the ball bounced about in the Taunton goalmouth before going in off the post.
The 2nd half began as the 1st had ended, with Longwell upping the pressure, scoring a 2nd on 47 minutes, to bring the score to 4-2. Jake Alford was having one of his busiest game, as he was called into action repeatedly, pulling off save after save.
On the hour, normal service was resumed, when from a Murphy corner, Dan Griffin fired one through the crowded goalmouth, which beat the keeper to nestle in the net. Morgan finished the rout 8 minutes later, with a simple header, just inches from the goal line, scored from another corner.
As always, a very entertaining game with some very good goals, As the great Thin Lizzy sang “The Boys are back in Town’.
This win leaves Taunton just 3 points behind 2nd placed Odd Down with a game in hand and 8 points behind leaders Portishead, also with a game in hand.
Next up for the Taunton lads in this particular league, is an away game at Mangotsfield on Mon December 8th.
Nightmare start to the boys season with a knee injury that has ruled Alens out until recent weeks. Alens got his first 90 minutes of the season under his belt after a few cameos and looked his old self looking after the ball, winning all his aerial duels getting an assist and scoring a hat trick. Good to see you back young man.
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