MINEHEAD Hockey Club beat local rivals Taunton Vale 4s 5-0 in front of a large crowd of supporters.

Minehead made several strong attacks early on but were unable to capitalise while Vale made similar progress but were also unable to score.

Another strong wave of attacks from Minehead saw Cape’s initial shot rebound off the post but she slotted the ball neatly into the goal to make the score at half time 1-0 to the hosts.

At the start of the second half Minehead attacked hard and were rewarded with short corners- one of which was lifted neatly past the Vale keeper by Tisshaw. There followed some excellent play from Minehead, rewarding Cape with her second goal coming from slick passing round the D.

Lancaster brought the score to 4-0 following a goal-line scramble. The game quietened down for the last quarter until Minehead won their last short corner. A perfect injection from Chilcott allowed Cape to unleash a rocket through the keepers legs to make the final score 5-0. Kildare Lodge Hotel Player of the Match: Zoey Cape. 

Minehead Ladies: Jan Weetch, Tracey Bailey, Charlotte Hirons, Jess Koppa, Hannah Cornish, Gemma Chilcott, Sarah Hayes, Harriet Mitchell, Amy Tisshaw (C), Saphie Haddon, Kate Lancaster, Zoey Cape, Hannah Sparks, Fenella Buller