Racehorse Rovers Reserves 2–8 Heavitree United 1st

Heavitree United continued their preparations for the new season with a convincing 8–2 friendly win away to Racehorse Rovers Reserves on Saturday.

On a very hot afternoon in Taunton, the Heavies produced a confident display and another positive step forward as the squad continues to take on board the ideas being introduced by Jon Martin and Danny Thompson.

The first half proved the tougher of the two. Heavitree took a little time to get to grips with the 3G surface, but goals from Stewart and A.Ziff gave the visitors a 2–0 advantage before Racehorse pulled one back to make it 2–1 at half-time.

The Heavies took control after the break. Cole restored the two-goal advantage before Stewart added his second of the afternoon. Way then got himself on the scoresheet, Slack added another, and Stewart completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot. Way scored his second to complete Heavitree’s eight, with Racehorse adding a late consolation.

It was a good opportunity to give everyone valuable minutes, and there were plenty of positives to take from both the performance and the result.

Unfortunately, Macca missed the game after picking up a back injury. Hopefully it proves to be nothing serious and we’ll see him back in action soon.

Attention now turns to training on Wednesday before the Heavies return home for their next pre-season friendly against North Tawton on Saturday 22 August, with a 2pm kick-off at Wingfield Park.

It will be great to get back on the home pitch.

Up the Heavies! 💙💛