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Stoke Climsland 2

Gunnislake Reserves 3

THIS was a hard fought tussle between two teams still getting used to playing as teams before the season starts.

After 15 minutes it looked like Gunnislake were going to dominate the game, as they took a one goal lead through Matt Avery. Instead of building on their advantage they allowed Stoke Climsland to rally and control the midfield area of the game.

There was some very good passing and off the ball running by Stoke Climsland's front pair. Gunnislake found themselves on the back foot for the next 25 minutes and Stoke found the back of the net twice to take a 2-1 lead. Then just on the stroke of half time man of the match Shane Matson pulled Gunnislake level.

The second half saw both sides make changes as the game became a fairly even contest. Just as it looked like ending all square Alan Doidge sent a pin point free kick into the box for Matt Avery to head home a perfect header for his second goal of the game.

As the match came to its conclusion both managers were happy with the lessons learnt for the forthcoming season.