Cook has all the ingredients for a winning Newport recipe.

NEWPORT CTY 1

WESTON-S-MARE 0

EXILES skipper Aaron Cook provided the winning recipe for Newport County.

Captain Cook was a huge presence in the home defence against plucky Weston-Super-Mare visitors who deserved better.

And then Cook struck a 63rd minute winner from Danny Rose's corner.

Cook's effort cannoned off the underside of the bar and the ball was over the line before Paul Cochlin made sure.

Weston had edged the first half, though they found scoring opportunities at a premium.

And they suffered a major blow on the stroke of half-time when their former County mid field player Ashan Holgate was stretchered off after a heavy challenge from Scott Rogers.

County were able to impose themselves more after the break, but they still found chances hard to come by.

Following the effort from Cook they were just about good enough to hold on in front of an impressive Spytty Park crowd of 913.

The victory extends County's recent run to five wins and a draw from their last six games.

And Exiles boss Dean Holdsworth will be delighted that his side can win when not at their best.

There were two matches played in the First Division of the MacWhirter Welsh League last night.

Cwmbran Town suffered a 4-0 home reverse at the hands of Bettws.

And at Ynys Park Ton Pentre had to settle for a point from a scoreless draw with Pontardawe.