In the first half Town never got going at all and were pretty much awful, 2nd to most balls and couldnt keep hold of the ball for more than 2 passes. Goals from Scott Mooney and Dale Johnson put the visitors 2-0 up, before Graeme Armstrong reduced the score with his penalty kick, a solidly struck kick to the right of the goal.. An own goal from debutant Jake Picton completed the scoring.
Ciaran Toner went close to scoring the opening goal on seven minutes, but his shot went just wide. Richard Pell made a clearance on the line eight minutes later, but MOONEY was on hand to put the ball in the net. Before half-time, there were a couple of chances for Liam Hardy to equalise, whilst free kicks from Wayne Phillips and Martin Foster were dealt with by 'keeper Russell Saunders.
Town started the second half brightly, but found themselves further behind on 56 minutes. After shrugging off the attention of Matt Bloomer, Mooney's cross evaded both Pell and Keiran Gonzalez presenting JOHNSON with an easy finish.
A soft penalty was awarded to Town on 65 minutes when Dean Stott was adjudged to have fouled Wayne Phillips, giving ARMSTRONG the opportunity to smash home his eighth goal of the season. But, Hyde's two goal advantage was restored soon after when PICTON flicked on Saunder's long goal kick past Gonzalez into his own net.
Town failed to respond and in the final stages Hyde were the stronger of the teams.
