Bridgers hopes of progressing in Vase shattered by impressive opposition

IVYBRIDGE Town saw their recent impressive home run end with a 0-5 defeat by Slimbridge in the second round of the FA Vase at Erme Valley on Saturday.

- By GRAHAM HAMBLY

It was the final fixture in a run of seven home games which produced seven points from three league matches plus victories over Totton & Eling in the FA Vase and Torpoint in the Les Phillips League Cup.

Any hopes of further progress in the Vase, however, were dashed by Slimbridge, who were deserved winners on Saturday.

The Hellenic League side raced into a 16th minute lead with a goal from Aaron Evans-Harriot and added a second with a header from skipper Charlie Hitchings six minutes later.

It was clear it was not going to be Ivybridge’s afternoon when referee Ryan Dennis waved aside claims for a penalty for a handball incident.