IN the absence of Dimitrov, who was on first team duty, Grubb, in goal, was on top form until the 29th minute when the Bustleholme number nine powered a ten-yard unstoppable shot following a mistake from defender Brown.

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Ledbury then applied sustained pressure up to the half time whistle and created but missed chance after chance.

After the half time talk by manager Steve Powell, Ledbury came out to start the second half as they finished the first and it paid off in the fifth minute of the half. A superbly timed cross from Brown saw striker Chris Golding equalise with a first time volley.

Until the final whistle it was one way traffic for Ledbury. The defence was strong with Clueit, Loader and Gavin Locke and the midfield worked well with N Gardiner, J Dean and Ashley Jones a tower of strength. Although Ledbury finished the strongest team the strikers could not finish off the nine-man defence of Bustleholme.

After the game manager Steve Powell and assistant manager Rich Welch said they were pleased with the attitude and spirit of all the players.

Coach David Morris said: "All efforts are now paying off and the team is ready to move up the league table."

Ledbury Town Reserves are not scheduled for a game tomorrow (Saturday) but next Saturday (March 6) are due to be at home to Hinton (2.45) and the following Wednesday (March 10) are hosts to Leominster Town (7.45).