Gloucester City manager Mike Cook expressed his delight after the Tigers secured a 3-1 victory over Tiverton Town in a highly anticipated Friday night match.
In the team’s first Friday night game in 25 years, the pressure was on to deliver an outstanding performance, and the players did not disappoint. The match drew the highest attendance of the season, adding to the significance of the win.
Speaking about the team’s performance, Cook praised the players' resilience following a previous disappointing result, emphasizing the importance of entertaining football that leaves the fans satisfied. He also highlighted the impact of new signing Curtis Jemmett-Hutson, who made a strong debut by scoring a crucial goal early in the game.
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Despite Tiverton Town’s impressive equalizer, Gloucester City managed to regain the lead through an Ed Williams strike and a goal from Brandon Smalley, ultimately securing the victory.
The manager expressed the team’s commitment to playing entertaining football and emphasized the significance of creating lasting memories through their performances.
Gloucester City: Bell, Leadbitter, Richards-Everton, Duffus, Dawson, Ball, Williams, Pinchard, Watts, Grubb (Smalley 57), Jemmett-Hutson (Cross 57). Subs not used: Hanks, Emmett, Burns.
Tiverton Town: Duncan, Jones, Down, Britton, Parker (Day 82), Hall, Thompson, Forkuo, Cummins, Koita (Beardwell 57), Gleeson (Billington 66). Subs not used: Jones, Roberts.
Attendance: 1,809.
Referee: Mitchell Terry.