Newport County Exeter City 1

MATT TAYLOR praised his Exeter side’s battling display as Tim Dieng’s header proved enough.

“It was a battle,” said Grecians boss Taylor.

“I expected it to be more of a free-flowing game, but we never got any fluidity in our game.

“Our best chances came from set-pieces and, fortunately, one went into the back of the net.”

Newport boss

James Rowberry said:

“It was disappointing to concede a goal from a set-play.

“I was disappointed with the result but can’t fault the lads’ effort.”