EVESHAM’S hopes of making it three Zamaretto League Premier Division wins in a week were dashed by lowly Swindon Supermarine, who claimed victory through Luke Hopper’s 83rd-minute strike.
The Robins’ performance was a far cry from the one that ended Cambridge City’s unbeaten start to the season four days earlier.
Half-chances fell Evesham’s way in an uninspiring first-half but Paul West’s side lakced a cutting edge in front of goal.
Mark Hands prodded Simon Fitter’s free-kick past the upright and Steve Lutz had his goalbound drive deflected for a fruitless corner.
Danny Lennon glanced another delivery from Fitter off target but Matt Bulman in the Marine goal was never forced to make a serious save.
The visitors were more adventurous in the second-half as Evesham struggled to unlock Swindon’s well-organised defence.
Swindon’s pressure paid off with seven mintues left as Hopper got a touch to Stanley’s corner and gave Nathan Vaughan no chance.
Evesham: Vaughan, Watson, Hyde, Hodnett, Luckett, Lutz, Fitter (Cooper 71), Lennon (Benjamin 75), Palmer (Thomas 87), Hands, Hayden. Subs not used: Ager, Woodley.
Attendance: 106.
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