SWINDON narrowly lost their Premier 2A table-top clash being edged out 3-2 by Newent at Isambard School.

The home team started strongly with concerted pressure but failed to make a breakthrough. Newent took the lead against the run of play from their first meaningful attack after 13 minutes.

Swindon drew level on 22 minutes after teenager Chloe Lewis rounded off some fantastic individual skills with a reverse stick shot that flew into the top corner of the net.

Vic Stokes increased Swindon’s control the game when she played a big part in deservedly giving her side the lead, rounding the keeper and setting-up to Adriana Bollousa who scored from close range.

Swindon started the second half well, but were made to pay after Rachel King missed from close range. A breakout attack from Newent had Swindon back pedalling and a quick cross was dispatched to level the game at 2-2.

With Swindon failing to score from a flurry of penalty corners, Newent took the lead from their own when a straight strike beat Sarah Newman inside the far post.

With the Newent defence standing resolute, a powerful flick from Chloe Lewis was saved on the line and allowed the visitors to take home all three points.

After the game, goalscorer Boullosa was bitterly disappointed.

“Even though our coach believed we had a good game, I did not,” said Boullosa “We have to get better and this was a wake up call for all of the team.”