THORNBURY were too strong for the young visitors and were comfortable winners.

The home side scored three first half goals through Sian Fuller, Gill Bailey and Vicky Ball, though the visitors managed to reduce the deficit after a defensive error.

Fuller completed a well-deserved hat-trick in the second half with the other goal coming from captain Ball.

Amanda McGarry and Katie Bridgeman were livewires in midfield and Rachael Gardener was a constant threat to the visitors Thornbury visit North Somerset on Saturday looking to build on this attacking performance and to cut out the defensive errors which might be punished by stronger sides.

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An improved performance by Thornbury nearly salvaged a point against Redland but the chance was lost when a penalty stroke was not converted.

Nicky Bruce scored the Thornbury goal to put the sides’ level with just 15 minutes left.

The home side managed to regain the lead, which they kept to the end.

Thornbury host Stroud 2nds on Saturday at Castle School, 3.30pm.

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Thornbury were deserving winners against an enthusiastic visiting side.

Lorna Thornton, Ella Clark and Rachael Underwood all scored two goals each to gain the points. Thornbury visit Badminton on Saturday hoping to continue the pleasing sequence of wins.