THROGMORTON CUP

LAST MINUTE WINNER!!

At last we got this long awaited cup-tie played.

But a small crowd in attendance. The rest stayed

at home watching some game on the tele! in

their slippers. The visitors came with maybe a label of the underdogs. But that was not the case.

I knew we would be in for a hard game regarding

the quality of players they now carry. How right

I was when they hit us with an early goal. the

ball pulled back from the bye-line and hit first time giving Zinny no chance to save. We battled

on and just before the break had a slice of luck.

Visiting keeper Steve Taylor no less, made a fumble in the box. Sammy Mathews shot was blocked, but the second ball ran kindly for Chris Wright to finish, and bring us level. After the tea and biscuits, both sides went looking for the winner. Chances were there, with both keepers on active duty. The 90min whistle saw no change. We entered extra time with the thought of a penalty shoot-out looming. However, manager Dave Leonard played all the options from the bench, one of which was Danny Worth drafted in from the second team. In the dying moments of the second period of extra time, he crossed a perfect ball. Chris Wright slipped his marker, and his clear cut header found the net for the jubilant winner. That was to be the killer blow for the game. But it must be said they gave us a hard and sporting game, and we wish them well in their onslaught in the league.

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PENZANCE HOME

"MARKING THE DAY"
As always at Bolitho Park we present the visiting team with a small momento. Here team captain Jamie Morrison Hill does the honours.
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PENZANCE HOME

"CHRIS WRIGHT"
Put us back on level pegs just on the break. He then got the winner in the second period of extra time with 3 mins left of play.
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PENZANCE HOME

"MATTY HAWKE"
Had a strong game in defence. He did a great job marshalling the likes of Glynn Hooper, who was always going to be a main threat to us. He only allowed him one chance in the first half, but he headed over the bar.
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PENZANCE HOME

SKIPPER

JAMIE MORRISON HILL

Covered a lot of ground within the 120 mins of play. He was penciled in for Man of the Match but the winning goal gave him second place.

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PENZANCE HOME

"PARKWAY KEEPER"
Simon Zinn had a busy night . But handled all that came his way.
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PENZANCE HOME

"MAN OF THE MATCH"
Two more goals for top man Chris Wright. More to the point for his winner three minutes from time. Giving us the win and himself the club award. Seen here with team keeper Simon Zinn.
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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

was "BRICK WALL" ??
Perhaps we could say best team lost!! But I thought we deserved more than the result. A poor crowd saw a game on a bumpy surface, so the prospect of good football was going to be limited. First half was goal-less, but we were the more stronger side by far. But Clyst keeper "Nick Moyse", was larger than life in the home goal. He was a real stumbling block for our chances. Another asset for them, was his strong dead ball kicks. It penetrated deep into our defence, putting "Matty Hawke and Robbo"on the back foot. We pounded the goal looking for the break, but then Johnny Haverman gave away a silly ball. The resulting corner, found a free head to steal the game. So It was something we are not used to , having not been beaten since Nov of lsat year, at the hands of Falmouth Town. Dave Leonard tried all the options from the bench, but to no avail. We must now take it on the chin, and bounce back to winning ways again. Scroll down for some action.
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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

"DANNY BROOKS"
Forced the home keeper to bring off a brave save at his feet.
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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

Jamie and Doely in battle !!

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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

"SAMMY MATHEWS"

Saw his effort rebound off the bar.

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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

"LEE DOEL"

Found himself subject to a bit of "back skuttling" ??

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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

PAUL BAKER
Best chance for us in the second half , came from Paul Baker. His brilliant volley had the keeper beat, but was just off target.
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CLYST ROVERS AWAY

"DONKEY FOR THE DAY"

Just to finish our disapointing day, young Sammy Mathews was ordered to wear the Parkway Donkey outfit. It was for reasons that Im sure he will put right ??.

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NEWTON ABBOT SPURS HOME

"AT LAST"
It was good to see the loyal fans again, after the long lay-off from the weather. But the prospect of a good gate would be slight. Having that "OTHER " team playing at home and of course the cold weather. Visitors today , although based low in the league, gave us a tough game. It took untill the 30th min, before we broke the dead-lock. A free kick , floated across by skipper Jamie Morrison Hill, found John Hefferman on the far post. His header was a bit untidy , but still gave us the lead. But just before the tea and biscuits whistle, they should have been level. A through ball saw a one on one with our keeper "Zinny". But he covered his ground well, and the open chance went wide. After the break we had them on the back foot for long spells. Brooksie, Doely, and Chris Wright, all had goalworthy shots blocked. We finally sealed the game when a shot was only half saved. The ball ran kindly for "Andy Sargent", just back with us from Launceston, to fire the ball home. It took the pressure off, and no way back for the visitors. We saw snow, rain and sunshine within the 90mins, but that was the price for all three points. Next game now for you, Tues 10th at home to Penzance in the Throgmorton cup. k/o 7.45pm.
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skipper

NEWTON ABBOT

"lee Doel" was a constant threat to the visiting defenders.
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NEWTON ABBOT

"STRONG TACKLE FROM HAVERS"
"John Haverman" had a solid game as allways. He also ventured up to head us in the lead from a free kick.
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NEWTON ABBOT

"EARLY PRESSURE"

Visiting keeper "Ben Doyle" saw plenty of action during the 90mins. He kept us at bay for long periods in the game.

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NEWTON ABBOT

"VISITING KEEPER"

lee Doel watches as his great effort sails over the bar.

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NEWTON ABBOT

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SARGENT RETURNS
Andy Sargent who has returned to us after a brief spell with Launceston, made his mark when he scored our second goal.
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NEWTON ABBOT

MAN OF THE MATCH

Is this a smile of delight ?? Or am I wasting my time ??

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