NPI Cup second round
Ivybridge 18
Okehampton 17
OKEHAMPTON firsts went very close to winning against one league higher Ivybridge.
Shrugging off the loss of an early try by Paul Setter and sustained forward pressure, Okehampton forged their way into a 17-5 lead with an excellently taken penalty by Dave Mugliston and a penalty try near the posts for an infringement at a quick ball ruck.
Arnie Searle was successful with both conversions and slotted a further penalty to have Ivybridge reeling, and facing an embarrassing afternoon.
With one minute to play however in the first half, Will Wilden drove over to make it 17-12.
Okehampton due to injury , were forced to rearrange the pack and a period of sustained pressure followed.
Two penalties were just enough for Ivybridge to creep ahead.
Okehampton still had time to attempt a long range kick for the match and were still attacking the line as the whistle blew.
Ivybridge left the field relieved but in the knowledge that even though Okehampton were a smaller side they were a much more skilful outfit.