Yeates strike adds gloss for Leamington Hibs

Hibs could have had the match wrapped up by half-time with Sam Scott and Calum Yeates both blazing over from inside the six-yard box and Yeates also missing a penalty.

It was, however, Yeates’ second trip to the spot, with his first proving successful to put Hibs 1-0 up.

Alcester upped the tempo at the start of the second half but it was the hosts who doubled their lead with a fluke own goal.

Aiden Breen made it 3-0 before an excellent solo goal from captain Andy Yeates sealed the win.

Player-coach Rich Kay was full of praise for the performance which he said augured well for next season.

“Five or six have made the step up from our youth team and have been excellent,” said Kay.

“They have brought a freshness to the group and have added real quality.

“With the senior lads having had a season-and-a-half of football under their belts in the Combination and the youth team lads now bedded in before pre-season, next season should be the most exciting this club has had at first-team level for a long, long time.”

On Monday, Hibs came back from two goals down to level against title favourites Barnt Green, only to be denied a point by the last kick of the game.

A Tim Cooper half-volley from the edge of the box and strike from youth team player Jordan Liburd had got Hibs back on terms.