SWINDON Town U18s head coach Alan McLoughlin was happy with his side’s performance after their 2-2 draw with Exeter City at the weekend.

Jordan Young and Joseph Romanski were both on target in the first half at Stanley Park in Chippenham as Town came from a goal down to lead 2-1.

Raomanski latched onto Young’s corner to get the hosts back on terms, before Young then added his name to the scoresheet with a spectacular effort from distance.

But blustery conditions in the second half made life difficult and Exeter were able to equalise.

This was a second draw in a row in the Merit League One, following last week’s 1-1 stalemate with Luton Town, although McLoughlin is delighted with the commitment of his players.

“It was a fantastic game. Conditions were awful in terms of the weather and it was a bit of a lottery,” he said.

“The first-half performance again from the boys was fantastic. They out-played Exeter, who had some good players and movement.

“They caused us some problems but we sorted them out. We then changed formation at half-time because of the weather.

“That worked well but we were battling the elements and we were battling the wind.

“I must compliment the players for their defending as a unit because we knew it would be a tough second half.

“We conceded a goal, which was bound to come because it was difficult to get out of our own half. It was disappointing for the players but not for me because I knew they’d given their all.”

However, McLoughlin was left to rue some of the chances his side failed to take in the opening 45 minutes at Stanley Park.

“We conceded a bit of a sloppy goal but responded brilliantly with two goals. If we had got to half-time 3-1 or 4-1 up, I think we would have seen the game out,” he added.

“Our goalkeeper, Dan Lawrence, was good, especially in the second half in adverse weather conditions.

“Overall, I am really pleased with the players as a group.

“On the balance of things, we probably shaded it in chances. We had enough to win the game and we certainly created more than Exeter but once again, unfortunately, we haven’t taken them.”