Jewson Western League Premier Division: Wellington 3, Street 1

Wellington ended their home fixtures on a high note by completing the double over Street at the Carly Press Ground tonight (Wednesday).

Defender Mark Cornish was our player of the match and he is pictured with sponsor and former player Mike Rogers of AFH Wealth Management.

After three successive defeats, the Tangerines got back to winning ways thanks to two goals in the final ten minutes.

The hosts made the perfect start when Ryan Brereton opened the scoring after only four minutes, driving home from 25 yards.

Street responded well and forced a decent save from keeper Andy Collings, who kept out a downward header to preserve Wellington’s advantage.

Chances remained at a premium as Wellington looked to build on their lead, with Jordan Hayman heading wide before Collings was called into action again, producing two important saves in quick succession to deny the visitors late in the first half.

Street emerged strongly after the break and drew level in the 53rd minute when Scott Laird capitalised on a loose ball in the box to fire home.

The visitors pressed for a second, but Hayman produced an excellent block to keep the scores level, while at the other end Oscar Albano was denied in a one-on-one opportunity.

With the game finely poised heading into the closing stages, Wellington regained the lead in the 80th minute with a cracking goal.

A well-worked move saw Sam Towler find Miles Quick on the right flank, and his pinpoint cross was met by Josh Baker, who dived to head home.

Baker then turned provider in the final minute of normal time, releasing Albano whose initial effort was saved before he reacted quickest to convert the rebound and seal a 3-1 victory.

The Tangerines’ final two matches of the season are both in Cornwall, starting at St Blazey on Saturday and then finishing off at title hopefuls Torpoint Athletic next Tuesday.

Wellington: Andy Collings, Jordan Hayman, Mark Cornish, Jack Alcock, Charlie Shearer, Glen Wright, Sam Towler, Miles Quick, Oscar Albano, Ryan Brereton, Josh Baker. Substitutes: Alfie Slough, Harry Chetland, Daniel Conway (used); Josh Lukins, Rob Hall (not used).

Photos courtesy of the Around Wellington website.