Adam Mann scored twice as Evesham United moved up to fourth in Evo-Stik League South, West with a 3-0 win over Bideford today.
The Jubilee Stadium victory boosted the Robins’ play-off hopes but will not help Bideford’s own bid seven points away in ninth position.
Andy Lewis broke the visitors’ early dominance by firing over for the Robins from six yards.
And Evesham went ahead on 28 minutes when forward Mann nipped in and nudged a trickling shot low into the bottom far corner.
The first goal took the sting out of the purposeful visitors with sporadic rain making the pitch heavy but United exerted a good level of control after a rocky start.
They then extended the lead on 54 minutes when Carl Brown’s persistence paid off as he guided the ball back for Mann to prod home.
Evesham’s win was fully deserved in front of 245 fans.
Centre-half duo Mat Liddiard and Lewis impressed while the lively Mann took his goals well and Preen caused problems along with the tireless Brown.
Evesham United: K Sawyer, W Wellon, A Lewis, M Liddiard; N Hancock, A Williams, J Turley (C Ebbutt 64), C Brown, G Preen (O Mehew 72); L Powell (E Dunbar 82), A Mann. Sub not used: A Harris.
Source: Worcester News
