Ridgeway Development 0
Beaminster Reserves 5
BEAMINSTER Reserves continued their run in Dorset Division Five with an emphatic victory over Ridgeway.
The first half was one of total domination for the Rainbows, which saw them go into the break with a comfortable four goal lead.
The pick of the bunch provided by right sided fullback Milo Francis. Francis picked up a cut-back from John Kingston and rifled one into the stanchion from distance, putting the league leaders in front with only five minutes played.
Leading Beaminster’s early charge was Kingston, and it was he who added the second on the eleven minute mark. Kingston exhibited composure and class in a crowded box, delicately creating half a yard for himself and calmly slotting home with his weaker left foot.
The third came in the form of a Ridgeway own goal. The guilty party volleying a Robin Jones corner into his own net.
Arlo Castle could and should have added a fourth when he was found in the centre of an empty goal by a pinpoint Ian Black cross. Castle’s resulting effort from a mere five yards out somehow cannoned back off the crossbar and was subsequently cleared.
A fourth was eventually found when midfielder Ashton Ireland found himself with time and space at the back post. Ireland rolled one under the keeper, capping off an energetic first half for the central midfielder who was absolutely everywhere.
The Rainbows’ attacking intent didn’t continue into the second half in its full strength. They did however continue to knock the ball around stylishly, with centre halves Sam Robinson and Jenson Freer enjoying a lot of the ball, controlling the tempo.
A fifth and final goal came from promising young talent Freddie Pitt-Pladdy. Tommy Clapp began the attack, finding Pitt-Pladdy who executed a one-two with substitute Ben McKey who was now leading the line. Unfazed by the advancing Ridgeway shot stopper, Pitt-Pladdy calmly slotted home to end proceedings.
Beaminster first team's game with Bournemouth Electric reserves was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Next up for the firsts is a home tie with Shaftesbury Reserves on Saturday (2pm), The reserves have a week off and next play on February 7 when they host Maiden Newton & Cattistock Reserves
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