Bels No. 7 Dave Rihoy looks for a way past Simon Shaw last night at the Corbet Field with Vale Rec goalkeeper Jody Bisson, who was outstanding throughout, preparing himself for action. (Picture by Tom Tardif, 1012165)

Vale Rec 0, Bels 2
THE possibility of Guernsey football’s top two going head-to-head in the Jeremie Cup remains after Bels continued their unbeaten start to the new season with victory over Vale Rec.

Fresh from a Martinez Cup success at the weekend, reigning league champions Bels eventually proved too much for a Rec side who did themselves great credit and do not look far off being a top side.

Indeed, the turning point of last night’s tie was an incredibly lucky strike at the end of a very poor first half at the Corbet Field.

Craig Farnham was the goalscorer for the second match in succession, but his half-volley was heading straight for Rec keeper Jody Bisson, until its deflection off Simon Shaw gave Bisson absolutely no chance and Bels a rather fortunate lead.

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