Bath Primary Schools' Football Association

The Bath Chronicle-sponsored Primary District team bounced back from the previous week's crushing defeat by Plymouth with a 1-1 draw against Bristol. Bath started the game well and immediately put Bristol under pressure.

Strikers Will Oswin (Newbridge) and Lewis Hunt (WASPS) worked hard to close down the Bristol defence, but opportunities were scarce early on.

After 15 minutes, determined tackling in midfield by Tillson and Peibst paid off.

The ball was passed out to the right wing, where Hunt shielded the ball from two defenders and laid it back for Peibst. His cross found Richard Watkins (Chandag), who finished well from six yards.

Bristol then pressed forward and tested the Bath defence. But Daniel Rosser (St Martin's) and man-of-the-match Sam Mount (King Edward's) shone, restricting the impressive Bristol forwards to few chances.

However, just before half-time, the Bath defence were caught napping when a Bristol striker headed a corner past keeper Sam Butler (St Phillip's).

Chances were rare in the second half. However, with 10 minutes to go, Hunt surged forward and went past two defenders before he shot just wide.

Bristol's response was immediate and Butler made a good save to ensure Bath gained a draw.

Coach Tim Kirk said: "I was really pleased with the way the boys competed. Now we are playing regularly I'm sure we will pick up momentum and return to winning ways."