Newton Abbot Spurs returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Exeter Civil Service at the Rec on Friday night.

Ross Bellotti made his first start of the season in goal, Kev Dadd was replaced by Joe Andrews and Mark Smale replaced Jake Elms from the previous Saturday's defeat against Budleigh Salterton.

After an even opening 19 minutes, Spurs broke the deadlock. Tim Porter's through ball was picked up by Adam Dyson, and his attempted lob over a defender was handled and the referee awarded a penalty. FULL VERSION IN OUR DIGITAL EDITION