Harry Beckley was the star of the show on Saturday as Andover New Street secured an impressive 3-1 away victory over Hythe & Dibden, with the striker scoring all three goals to help his side claim the points.
New Street travelled to Hythe & Dibden on Saturday (7 November) looking to continue building momentum, and they produced a strong performance to secure a deserved victory in their Wessex League encounter.
The visitors made a positive start, enjoying plenty of possession and creating opportunities as they looked to take control of the contest.
Their breakthrough came courtesy of Harry Beckley, who latched onto a clever flick-on from Claudio before beating two defenders and calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to give New Street the lead.
The visitors also had two strong penalty appeals during the opening 45 minutes, although neither was awarded. Hythe & Dibden created chances of their own, but New Street maintained their advantage to go into the break 1-0 ahead.
New Street emerged strongly after the interval, with Beckley continuing to cause problems for the home defence.
The forward added two more goals during the second half to complete an impressive hat-trick and put the visitors firmly in control at 3-0.
Despite their commanding advantage, New Street appeared frustrated at times during the latter stages, allowing Hythe & Dibden to find their way back into the contest.
The hosts eventually pulled a goal back, but it proved little more than a consolation as New Street held firm to secure a 3-1 victory.
According to updates shared on social media during the match, New Street were worthy winners over the 90 minutes, having enjoyed the better of the possession and produced a particularly strong attacking display.
The result provides another positive boost for New Street as the squad continues to develop and build momentum.
Attention now turns to a quick turnaround, with New Street returning to the DH Property Services Stadium on Tuesday evening (10 November), when they welcome Millbrook FC.
With Beckley in goalscoring form and confidence growing within the squad, New Street will be hoping to carry Saturday’s winning momentum into their next Wessex League fixture.
Full-time result
Hythe & Dibden 1–3 Andover New Street
Andover New Street goalscorer: Harry Beckley (3)
This report has been compiled using match updates published on social media. Love Andover was not represented at the fixture.