Tiverton Town 1-2 Hanwell Town

A beautiful late strike from Dan Carr saw Hanwell Town extend their unbeaten run to three games away at Tiverton Town.

Jordan Edwards’ 48thminute goal was cancelled out by Joe Parker just two minutes later. This came after high-tempered first-half where Geordies manager Chris Moore was sent off.

Hanwell responded well to surrendering their lead and eventually claimed all three points through Carr.

Tiverton looked to start manager Rob Dray’s home league debut quickly and had a chance to take the lead in the third minute.

A threatening run down the right from Dylan Jones saw him cut into the box. A brilliant block from Harry Seabrook prevented Tivvy getting a shot away.

Four minutes later, a ball over the top of the Hanwell defence sent Bailey Kempster through on goal. His shot from the left of the box failed to trouble Beasant.

The next 20 minutes went by without incident, with both teams struggling to keep the ball long enough to create a chance.

Hanwell’s first half-chance came towards the end of the half. A Carr free kick found the head of Dwayne Duncan but the defenders header was straight at Tiverton goalkeeper Joseph Duncan.

After two disagreements with the referee, manager Moore received two yellow cards and was sent off.

The first half ended with both teams frustrated with their lack of chances and looking to provide more excitement after the break.

In the 49th minute, some brilliant hold up play by Alfie Pendlebury saw him play in Ezekiel Coker down the left. The forward then delayed his cross, waiting for runners, before finding Edwards at the front post.

Hanwell’s top scorer made no mistake and tapped home for his tenth league goal of the season.

The Geordies lost their lead quickly when Parker evaded Hanwell’s attention and was played one on one with Beasant. The striker sneaked the ball underneath the Hanwell goalkeeper to the level the scoreline.

The Geordies looked to respond and after a Carr corner caused a scramble in the box, Pendlebury’s spectacular overhead kick attempt flew over the bar.

After Coker was fouled on the edge of the Tiverton box, Edwards’ curling free kick was tipped over the bar by Duncan.

Mat Mackenzie, on his return to the side, saw his volley from the edge of the box drift just wide.

In the 82nd minute, another cross caused chaos in the Tiverton box. The ball eventually found its way to Carr, who, on his weaker left foot, smashed a volley brilliantly into the right of the net.

Hanwell then saw out the game superbly, stopping Tiverton having any real chances to equalise. The win sees The Geordies jump to 13th in the Southern Premier League South, only four points behind fifth placed Dorchester.

The Geordies are back in action on Tuesday when they welcome Enfield Town to the Powerday stadium in the Middlesex Senior Cup. Then, on Saturday, Hanwell face another long away trip as they travel to Folkestone Invicta in the FA Trophy.

Hanwell: Beasant, Sutton, Pache, Seabrook, Duncan, Regis, Carr, Mackenzie, Pendlebury, Edwards, Coker (English 81’)

Unused Subs: Orlando-Young, Benyon, Case, Boayke

Report by Tyler Eaton