Pluses taken in defeat (From Stroud News and Journal)

Pluses taken in defeat

GLS Hellenic Premier Shortwood Utd 1 Pewsey Vale 3

TO lose to the bottom of the table side is frustrating enough, but to be beaten by a Pewsey Vale side that Shortwood dispatched 7-0 a month ago is nothing short of soul-destroying.f

Once again defensive errors proved costly, on a night of frustration for co-managers Mark Sumpter and Ian Freebrey.

Pewsey were two-up inside 20 minutes. However, a stunning Eoin Szwejkowski strike offered hope Nonetheless, Pewsey confirmed their superiority after the break to run out comfortable winners.

GLS Hellenic Premier Division North Leigh Shortwood Utd

SHORTWOOD can feel aggrieved to have come away from this match pointless. The Nailsworth side more than matched their high-flying opponents, but found themselves one down after Chris Greenough handled in the box.The resulting penalty was duly converted.

Despite this United were looking threatening with Chris Davis and John Dalton beginning to forge a strong striking partnership.

Dalton was given the chance to find parity for United from the spot after Dan Price was bundled over. Dalton's penalty was well struck , but the keeper got a block on the ball, Nick Weekes followed up but the ball was blocked.

With eight minutes remaining North Leigh broke away to make it two.