A make shift Bears side travelled to Novos and were beaten by a much stronger side.Suffering from a lack of experience with 8 changes to last weeks squad it was alway going to be an up hill task.The Bears stuck in to the end but with onlt 13 fit players standing at full time it was a real struggle.

The bears look forward to a home tie against close league rivals Gateshead this weekend another tough test for an improving side.