Budleigh Salterton FC Veterans Reds marked a resounding 8-0 victory against Chagford Veterans.
Adam Turner made headlines with his four second-half goals in The Stitch2Print Devon County Veterans League, Division One East.
The first half saw a combined effort from Samuel Schlaefli, Richard Higham, and Matthew Williams, each contributing to the scoreline.
Despite the slower pace of veteran play, Budleigh's team demonstrated impressive skill and coordination, leaving Chagford outmatched but not disgraced.
However, the fortunes shifted for Budleigh Salterton's 2nd team in the M J Evans Accountants Devon Senior Cup.
An early kick-off against Broadclyst saw them suffer a 0-3 defeat, attributed to a series of unfortunate events.
Two players had to leave the field due to injuries in the first half, and the team hit the woodwork twice.
The match was marred by controversial referee decisions, one of which led to a Budleigh player being sent off after two yellow cards for dissent.
This defeat was a disappointing display from the Robins, who faced a team from a higher division.
The contrast in outcomes for the two Budleigh Salterton teams highlights the unpredictable nature of football.
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