Bedford Cup semi final
Launceston . . . . . . . . . . 0
Gunnislake . . . . . . . . . . 2
GUNNISLAKE keeper Andy Woodward returned from suspension, enabling Mark Southcott to return to his more accustomed outfield duties.
Gunnislake made a bright start but it was not long before Launceston started to dominate possession.
Duchy premier side Gunnislake were forced into a 20th-minute substitution when player manager Geoff Turner-Moore replaced Simon Wakeham.
A minute before the interval Mark Warwick cleared to the halfway line and Tom Pilbeam played a good through pass for Stuart Wakenshaw who held off a Launceston defender before finishing calmly.
Two minutes in to the second half and Gunnislake doubled their advantage. Owen Locker?s skill and persistence earned his team a corner which Wakenshaw delivered with pace and accuracy to enable Pilbeam to head home.
Apart from their goals, Gunnislake were rarely able to threaten the Launceston goal, although Pilbeam, Wakenshaw and Matt Avery did still cause the Launceston rearguard some problems. An excellent result for Gunnislake, who now await either Bere Alston, Callington or Tavistock in the final.
Duchy Premier
Mevagissey . . . . . . . . . . 1
Gunnislake . . . . . . . . . . 1
A TINY pitch with a poor surface combined with strong wind contributed to a poor quality and uninspiring match.
The visitors took a goal lead into the half time break after Mark Southcott?s centre was headed home by Owen Locker.
A soft goal direct from a corner in the early exchanges of the second half earned the home side a share of the points.
This Saturday Gunnislake are away to St Austell with a 2.30pm kick off.