Seven Goals But Not a Thriller

Spectators who watched this afternoon's game at Edgar Street saw seven goals but the game couldn't be classed as a thriller.

Hereford United made seven changes to their starting eleven after last Monday's defeat at the hands of Redditch.

The Bulls played towards the Blackfriars End in the first half and started quite brightly.

However Burham struck first with a goal from Tom O'Reilly on 21 minutes and just six minutes later Paulton put them two ahead.

Haslet Safely Gathers A Header From Griffiths

More problems for the Bulls when referee Smart pointed to the spot after Williamson was brought down. Paulton easily converted.

However just before half time Hereford got one back, an own goal from Williamson.

On 62 minutes it's 4-1 to Burnham as Lockhart Adams scores with a header.

Six minutes later Paulton scored his third after the ball had hit the cross-bar and came back towards him.

With six minutes of full-time remaining Onyeike pulled one back for the Bulls.

Final score Hereford United 2 Burham 5

Hereford United: Williams (Gk), Onyeike, Mahony (O’Neill 63), Bobes-Gilroy, Morrison (Capt), Gregory, Roberts, Yafai (Traore 82), Griffiths, Bakar-Kone (Eubanks 63), Vetier. 

Subs not used: O’Neill, Viner.

Attendance: 486 with just a handfull from Burnham

Hereford United have dropped to 21st position with five points from seven games.

After the game BN spoke to the Burham keeper Brendan Haslet and suggested it had been an easy victory

Haslet Collects

"I think it was probably harsh to say it was easy," said Haslet.

"The scoreline was a bit flattering towards us but very happy with the result.

"It's great to see a club like Hereford taking on youth and giving them a chance to develope and push on."

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