MELKSHAM Town manager Darren Perrin was delighted with his team after they drew 2-2 away to Street on Tuesday.

Despite taking a first-half lead through Mike Perrott’s early effort, the hosts were able to equalise through Craig Herrod.

Gary Higdon then put the visitors back in the lead just before the interval but the home side equalised in the first minute of the second half through Josh Wadham.

Neither side were able to find the all-important third goal as they match finished 2-2 at the Tennery Ground.

“It was a great advert for Western League football. It was end-to-end, a tough competitive game between two good sides,” said the Melksham manager.

“In the end, I have got to say that a draw was a fair result.

“We went 1-0 up in the fourth minute through a volley from Mike (Perrott) but then they equalised in the 12th minute.

“We then went back in the lead on 43rd minute through Higdon but they equalised in the first minute of the second half.’’ Even though his side were unable to grab a win, Perrin claims Melksham have done well to get so many points after some tough games.

“I can’t be critical on the players at all. To play Buckland Athletic, Willand Rovers and Street away who are three sides in the top six,” he added.

“To come out with seven points is a great effort from the players and an excellent return so I am delighted.

“Obviously we would have liked to have won, but we would have taken the point before the game, it’s been a great start to the season.

“Every point is important and you can say that about every game but it is a good result against a good side.

“They (Street) have improved massively this year and they will certainly win more games than they’ll lose, I have no doubt about that.”