BEAMINSTER FC's Reserves continued their title charge in Dorset Division Five with an eighth win of the season against rivals Longfleet.
The Rainbows opened their account for the new year with a 3-2 win over third place Longfleet to remain unbeaten and two points behind leaders Donhead United - who have played a game more.
Ryan Gay opened the scoring in the second minute but despite the early dominance, the Rainbows were unable to fashion any real clear cut chances and failed to build on their early lead.
Sam Robinson's net was eventually found when a strike from distance took a wicked deflection, leaving the Beaminster shot stopper with no hope as Longfleet drew level before the break.
Robin Jones restored the hosts lead after getting on the end of a neat Ollie Greenham pass and driving at the Longfleet defence. He then cut back onto his weaker left foot and curled the ball into the top corner from the edge of the area.
Jones was involved again as his dangerous ball across goal found substitute Ian Black in the six yard box. Black blasted one into the roof of the net to give the Rainbows some breathing space.
The away side did claw one back in the dying embers of the game and with their backs against the walls, the Rainbows held firm to take a vital three points.
Beaminster's first team continued to endure a tough season as they lost 6-4 to Portesham United to remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the Division Two table.
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