South West Peninsula Premier Division

St Austell 4

Launceston 2

ST AUSTELL provided their fans with Christmas cheer as they defeated Launceston 4-2 at Poltair Park.

The Clarets shook the hosts as they opened the scoring after just 90 seconds when Liam Tilley shot past former teammate, St Austell goalkeeper Paul Hider.

They only led for four minutes though as Olly Brokenshire levelled the scores before shooting the Lilywhites ahead just before the half hour mark.

The visitors were reduced to ten men just before the break when Sam Davey was shown a second yellow card and with 20 minutes left to play they conceded a penalty, which Lee Whetter tucked away.

Launceston had a penalty of their own minutes later though which Bobby Hopkinson slotted away but any hopes of gaining a point were dashed ten minutes from time, when substitute Josh Grant scored from close range.