BEAMINSTER FC 3
HOLT UNITED RESERVES 1
THE Rainbows picked up their second win of the season in as many games, maintaining their winning start to the new season.
The first half was full of action, and there was no time wasted with Rainbows shot stopper Mark Cuff being called into action almost immediately.
Cuff was forced into producing a double save in the opening minutes, already staking a strong early claim for signing of the summer.
The away side used this as a foundation to try and assert dominance and control the play, and for a short period appeared to be on top, with the Rainbows a little slow off the mark.
However, this period did not last long.
The home side’s average age this weekend was thirty two, and the experience showed as they weathered the short lived storm and began to play the game on their own terms.
The home side were settled now, thanks mostly to the calming presence of club captain Richard Runyard at the back, snuffing out the early threats and playing out with dignified composure.
The turn in the tide meant the Rainbows were allowed to show their class, and that they did as the scoring was opened after the front three recognised each other as kindred spirits, connecting in a passage of play that was coolly finished by Fin Dolan.
A second was found shortly after, again after some impressive inter play.
This time finished by Robin Jones, whose volleyed effort flew past the helpless keeper into the bottom corner.
Dan Baggs’ physical presence was an issue for the opposition defence yet again, and it was he who was wrestled to the ground like Andre The Giant to win a penalty for the home side on the stroke of half time.
Up stepped Jones for the second week in a row to dispatch the penalty and send the Rainbows into the break with a healthy 3-0 lead.
The young Holt side came out with a point to prove in the second half, and began the brighter of the two teams, knocking the ball about with intent early on.
Their hunger to get themselves back in the game was rewarded when a well struck effort from distance found its way into the net, providing a wake up call for the home side.
The Rainbows found themselves with a task on their hands to hold onto their two goal cushion, as Holt pushed to claw another back and further pile on the pressure.
Another strong show of character was required, and it was provided with aplomb, as all of the second half pressure was absorbed and the home side came away eventual winners, claiming all three points and maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.
Beaminster: Cuff, Runyard (C), Rutland, Bird, Baker, Ward, Strelley, Davis, Dolan, Jones, Baggs.
Subs used: Wilkinson, Sweetman, Gale.
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