Report: Hereford 0 - Spennymoor Town 3

Referee Amy Fearn Sent Off Callum Sainty In The First Half

Five defeats in your last six league games isn't a good stat to have associated with your club, but that's the reality now for Hereford after they were beaten 3-0 by Spennymoor Town at Edgar Street this afternoon.

Goals from Mark Anderson and Glen Taylor saw the visitors with a two goal lead by half time, and the sending off of Callum Sainty after 23 minutes made things harder for Hereford. After controlling the second half, goal number three was added three minutes from time by Adam Boyes.

After their comeback against Truro City on Wednesday evening, Hereford's interim managers made just two changes to the starting XI. Defenders Tom Harrison and Ryan Green dropped to the bench to make way for Eliot Richards, who returned from suspension, and captain Jordan Cullinane-Liburd.

Eliot Richards Back In The Starting Eleven

Straight from kick off the Bulls bombarded Spennymoor's defence after Harry White earned his side a corner within the first minute. Despite the pressure, Hereford never really tested their visitors.

Keiran Thomas was as reliable as ever when Shaun Tuton found himself clear after a quick break from Spennymoor, but his run was brought to a stop with a sliding challenge from Thomas.

Harry White

There wasn't much in the game for the majority of the first 20 minutes with both sides having an equal share of the possession, but then the Moors took the lead with a simple routine.

In the 21st minute a free kick from goalkeeper Matthew Gould was launched up field towards Glen Taylor, he rose to head the ball down to the feet of Mark Anderson who was left to firing across Martin Horsell to break the deadlock.

If going a goal down wasn't bad enough, Hereford were then also a man down two minutes later. Callum Sainty won possession in his own half, albeit with a strong challenge on Shaun Tuton, but referee Amy Fearn took her time in deciding her verdict on Sainty's which turned out to be a straight red card.

With the home fans still reeling at the decision, when Jamie Bird was a victim of a late challenge from goalscorer Mark Anderson, there were calls for a sending off from the crowd. In truth, the referee got the decision right as she dished out a yellow.

Just before half time another route one ball saw Spennymoor double their lead. A long ball forward fell nicely to Glen Taylor, and after a quick one-two with Stehpan Brogan slotted the ball neatly past Horsell.

Looking at the half time score it wasn't really a fair reflection with two shots and two goals from the hosts, but they had won four out of their last six games before this afternoon.

HT: Hereford 0 - Spennymoor Town 2

The Bulls made two changes at the break, presumably to try and inject some creativity into the side that has not only be lacking today, but for the past few weeks. On came Jordan Lam and Jennison Myrie-Williams for Lewis Hall and Eliot Richards.

Jordan Lam

A corner just a minute after the restart for Hereford fell for Jamie Bird, but he miss hit his volley as he tried to fire home.

Like the beginning of the first half there was very little in the game, but some smart defending from Hereford prevented Spennymoor from extending their lead. Shaun Tuton found Mark Anderson on the edge of the six-yard box, but he was denied a shooting opportunity after a good tackle from Jordan Cullinane Liburd. Anthony Johnson was first to reach the loose ball, but his shot towards the right-hand side of the net was within reach of Horsell who pushed it wide.

The one player in need of a goal more than most is Harry White, and he came ever so close with 68 minutes on the clock. He controlled Mike McGrath's cross well, but his shot on the turn took a deflection and sailed harmlessly wide for a fruitless corner.

The striker was cautioned three minutes later after a shove on Shane Henry after doing his best to chase down a lost cause.

As the half wore on, Spennymoor looked comfortable on the ball and Hereford saw very little of possession. Saying that, the Moors rarely threatened Martin Horsell and it was only when they had a free kick on the edge of the box when Horsell was called into action, but the ball sailed straight into his arms.

The game was put to bed three minutes from time as Adam Boyes made it 3-0. After Andrew Johnson made a great run down the wing, he crossed the ball neatly into the box for Boyes to tap home.

Me, Yes You - Johnson Was Given A Yellow For Bringing Down Keiran Thomas

It could've then been four before the referee blew for full time, but thankfully for Hereford Glen Taylor was offside. A slip for Cullinane-Liburd meant Taylor was free, but the linesman's flag went up.

FT: Hereford 0 - Spennymoor Town 2

Att: 2,159 (24 away)
Sponsors MotM: Keiran Thomas

Man Of The Match Keiran Thomas With Commercial Manager Martin Brain

Hereford: Horsell, Thomas, Greenslade, H. Smith, Sainty, Cullinane-Liburd (C), Richards (Myrie-Williams - 45'), McGrath, White, Bird (Jackson - 76'), Hall (Lam - 45')
Subs not used: Harrison, Green

Spennymoor Town: Gould, Hibbs, Brogan, Chandler, Thackray, James, Tuton, Henry, Taylor, Ramshaw (Johnson - 37'), Anderson (Boyes - 69')
Subs not used: Atkinson, Christopher, Williams,

Next Game: Chester Away on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.45pm