Yeovil Town snapped their losing streak with a vital 1-0 victory over Solihull Moors on Tuesday night, thanks to Junior Morias’s decisive goal just before halftime. This marked Yeovil’s second win of the National League season and their first clean sheet since a goalless draw against Hartlepool United on opening day.
Interim manager Richard Dryden celebrated a breakthrough after two previous defeats, with Morias scoring for the third consecutive game—this time delivering the winning strike. Solihull Moors, who had yet to claim a victory this season, were eager for a strong start. Early chances included Josh Sims forcing a save from Laurie Walker in the second minute, while Yeovil goalkeeper Jed Ward denied Jacob Wakeling’s low shot at the other end.
As the match progressed, Solihull applied pressure with efforts from Emmanuel Sonupe and Cameron Green, but Yeovil’s defense held firm. In response, Harvey Greenslade and Brett McGavin tested Solihull’s goalkeeper, but the score remained level heading into halftime.
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The game’s turning point arrived moments before the break when Morias capitalized on a loose ball at the back post to give Yeovil the lead. Solihull pressed after the interval, with Wakeling’s attempts narrowly missing and Ward making a crucial save to maintain the advantage.
Both teams made multiple substitutions, and Yeovil looked threatening on the counterattack, with Aaron Jarvis and McGavin coming close to doubling the lead. Despite several blocked shots and missed opportunities, the Glovers held on as Solihull’s late header skimmed wide in added time.
Post-match, Dryden commended the team’s defensive organization, explaining the minimal training work focused on defending the box that helped secure the clean sheet. “It’s about winning the game,” he said. “After three losses, getting a win or something out of the game is crucial. Everyone did their job today.”