FA Vase Tavistock 0 Gillingham 4 AFTER a recent run of poor results the home supporters were less than optimistic for the visit of Gillingham in this encounter at a sunny Langsford Park. Never a game for the connoisseur it was about passion and desire and in that respect there was only going to be one winner. Tavistock lacked confidence and there was little continuity in their play. New signing Harvey added a physical presence to the attack but there was no spark of creativity. By contrast, the visitors were resolute in defence, combative in midfield, willing up front and in Herouord had the only player on the park capable of putting his foot on the ball and dictating play. The game was open and end to end, but there was a lethargy about Tavistock?s play with the visitors consistently first to the ball. There was a concern that the Gillingham attackers were too easily finding space between the midfield and attack. The opening goal came when poor marking from a corner allowed a striker free at the far post to volley home, something of a recurring theme of late. The visitors continued to look dangerous down the left and Tavistock conceded again when a cross eluded everyone to allow a simple tap in. To their credit Tavistock rallied and Conday, Lee Ireland and Kinsman had attempts on goal. The second half continued as the first. Tavistock creating more chances but failing to find a way back into the game. The game was effectively over when the visitors converted a penalty conceded by Sean Cann. Gillingham tired over the final 15 minutes and Tavistock at last showed some drive, but in the final minute the visitors added to their tally with a breakaway goal to round off a deserved victory. This Saturday 29 away to Saltash. St Luke?s Trophy Tavistock 0 Willand Rovers 3 TAVISTOCK welcomed Willand Rovers to Langsford Park for this St Luke?s Trophy cup tie on Wednesday evening. In contrast to Tavistock, the visitors arrived undefeated in the Western League premier division. A big, physical side their football is not pretty to watch, favouring a route one approach, getting the ball early to their front men and feeding off the second ball. Tavistock started the brighter with Neil Kinsman going close. Further efforts from Will Stringer and Chris Short were a cause for optimism. But Tavistock were often stretched in midfield and nobody could get their foot on the ball, playing into the hand of the visitors. Andy Meeds made a good save from a free kick and Willand began to press. From a second phase corner the home defence were static, allowing the visitors to take the lead with a far post header. The game was still evenly balanced and on the stroke of half-time Tavistock should have equalised when Mark Conday found himself free, but his shot was saved by the keeper. The second half will probably be remembered more for controversial refereeing decisions, including a red card for Sean Cann. While Tavistock battled gamely but lacked the necessary quality around the pitch, Willand found the net twice more for what became a comfortable victory. Tavistock?s effort and attitude could not be faulted, and the team now aims to pull together in an effort to reignite their season.