Stevenage 1-0 Yeovil: Alex Revell strike proves decisive

Saturday 2 February 2019 20:38, UK

Alex Revell's second-half strike settled a controversial contest as Stevenage edged out Yeovil Town 1-0 at the Lamex Stadium.

Yeovil were earlier left incensed after the linesman had ruled out a Tom James free-kick on the hour mark for offside.

But Dino Maamria's side bounced back from defeat against Forest Green Rovers to stay in touch with the League Two play-offs, while Yeovil remain 21st following a second-straight loss.

Yeovil began the brighter and Alex Dobre's driven left-footed shot flashed past Paul Farman's far post after good approach play by Rhys Browne.

The hosts were growing into the contest though and only a superb reflex save from Nathan Baxter - via a deflection - denied Michael Timlin, while Johnny Hunt struck the post.

But Yeovil were left aggrieved after the break when James' free-kick went straight in, only for the linesman to rule it out for offside with top scorer Alex Fisher in close attendance.

It proved a turning point as Stevenage captain Revell's smart run and finish from debutant substitute Jordan Gibson's cross proved decisive with 18 minutes remaining.