DRIMPTON 4

CHARMOUTH 1

DRIMPTON picked up a hard-earned 4-1 win against fellow promoted side Charmouth in their Perry Street & District League Division One clash, writes Andy Loudon.

It was the visitors who started the stronger, their long balls were catching the home defence out and they created a few good chances which they spurned.

Drimpton took the lead against the run of play when Josh Cousins intercepted a poor back pass to round the keeper and give Drimpton the lead.

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This was not to last long as Charmouth did manage to get themselves level after good work down the right and a David Bridges shot across the goal nestled just inside the far post.

Charmouth were then awarded a penalty for a trip from behind awarded a penalty but the Robins' skipper smashed the kick against the post.

Drimpton came out at the start of the second half re-energised and took the game to Charmouth. The home side showed more energy and this paid off when they were awarded a penalty, Josh Cousins stepped up and confidently tucked home the resulting kick.

This seemed to really unsettle the visitors and Drimpton made the game save when a fantastic pass by Tyler Perrett was pinpointed to Cousins who completed his hat-trick with a well-taken finish.

Drimpton right-back Przemek Szmigielski spotted a small gap at the near post and smashed an unstoppable drive from 35 yards into the net to spark celebrations for the home side.

Greens' manager Andy Loudon said: "This was a very pleasing win against a good side in Charmouth. They probably edged the first 45 minutes and obviously their penalty miss was the turning point.

"We re grouped at half-time, made a change and I thought we bossed the second half. We have a younger side this season and we are delighted with how they are progressing."

Drimpton are next in action at home to Forton Rangers Reserves on Saturday (2.30pm).