Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley expressed his satisfaction following a 4-1 triumph over Solihull Moors at Huish Park. Rowley described the match as “a top performance for the most part,” highlighting his team’s strong showing throughout the game.
The scoring got underway in the 15th minute when Ryan Jones delivered a superb finish into the far corner, giving Yeovil an early lead. Slavi Spasov extended the advantage early in the second half, doubling the Glovers' lead.
Solihull Moors managed to reduce the deficit through an unusual own goal attributed to Jos Barker. However, Yeovil quickly regained control as Johl Powell netted his first goal for the club, restoring the two-goal cushion. Later in the match, Powell combined with Mason Obeng to secure the fourth and final goal.
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With this victory, Yeovil move just inside the National League play-off spots ahead of the upcoming Saturday fixtures. Nevertheless, Rowley suggested the scoreline might exaggerate the margin, noting, “The scoreline looks really flattering for us; I don’t think it was a 4-1 game. They have good players and ideas but lacked the killer moment.”
The second half saw Solihull apply pressure, but once Yeovil regained possession, they dominated proceedings and created multiple chances. Rowley added, “We got loads more joy, put them on the back foot and regained momentum.”
Key to Yeovil’s attacking threat were Ryan Jones and James Daly. Rowley praised Jones for his “guile and agility” and ability to open up play with clever passes, while Daly impressed with his athleticism and skillful wing play, reminiscent of a 1990s winger.
Powell’s contribution was a notable highlight, scoring his debut goal for Yeovil after coming on as a late substitute. Rowley, who has known Powell since his youth, commented, “He’s been patient and sometimes frustrated, but he took his moment perfectly when the game was finely balanced.”
The only downside of the evening was the own goal conceded, which Rowley deemed as a part of the game and did not place blame on Jos Barker, stating, “Mistakes are part of it, and Jos is a reliable player who will be disappointed but not to be faulted.”
Reflecting on the team’s condition, Rowley acknowledged the toll of a congested fixture schedule, noting tiredness among players. He welcomed the upcoming weekend break as timely for recovery.
Looking ahead to Tuesday’s match, Rowley anticipates a stretched squad due to absences and confirmed some youth players would be called up to provide support. He also revealed that captain Luke McCormick’s absence from the squad was a tactical decision.
The manager also praised the supporters for their passionate backing, describing the atmosphere at Huish Park as “exceptional” and crediting the fans for contributing to a memorable evening.
Yeovil Town’s next fixtures include a Somerset Premier Cup tie against Radstock on Tuesday at Huish Park, followed by a National League match away at Kidderminster.