Steven Hill Memorial Cup

Morehampstead 0

Chagford 3

CHAGFORD retained the cup following a competitive match played in the right spirit.

In the third minute, Chris Woof maintained his scoring run in crisply finishing a well worked attack. This spurred the home side into better efforts though they were made to try to contain their visitors' cohesive and pacey style.

Chagford surged forward at every opportunity, passing well and creating many chances. Dogged defending, led by skipper Ashley Jackson, and capable goalkeeping from Stuart Wills kept the hosts in the game through to half-time. Moretonhampstead actually closed the half on the attack, Jamie Moore seeing a shot saved by Williams and Christophe Ferraro putting one wide of Chagford's goal.

Soon after the break, Robbie Miller saw his downward header superbly turned away by Wills and five minutes later Reeves fired wide from Miller's pass. Phil White's midfield partnership with Chadwick was again paying dividends and the two combined well in making the most of an edge of the area free-kick. Chadwick deftly clipped the ball over Moreton's wall and White was on hand to stab the ball home. Still the home side refused to lie down but Chagford's defence held firm.

The Chagford players continued to put together more rapid passing moves and they were again rewarded as Woof was on hand to collect his second, following Wills' parried save.

Referee Gary Hammon managed the game superbly, allowing freely flowing football, and was keen to donate his match fee to the benefitting charity, Moretonhampstead Hospital.

Friendly

Chagford 3

Bow AAC 1

BOTH sides started well but it was the Devon and Exeter League visitors who were to have first sight of goal, Jones firing a shot just over Chagford's bar.

Minutes later Cope finger-tipped a shot from Chagford's Davis over his own bar, as play swept from end to end. Bow's 'keeper was then left stranded as a long range effort from Warwick Botham looped over his head for the opening goal.

Shortly after, Geering, Philpott, de Cruz and White played the ball swiftly from defence to set up Andrew Davis who picked his spot from 18 yards out. With just 15 minutes gone, many sides would have been on the ropes but Bow refused to succumb, thanks to goal preventing tackles from Steer and by Burrows.

Bow fought their way back forcing Philpott, Forsey and Hutchison to show their own defensive talents. Philpott's headed clearance from Hawkins dangerous cross being a vital interception.

On 37 minutes, Antony Geering in the home goal, was penalised for stepping out of his box with ball in hand. Dean Jones stepped up and absolutely blasted home the resultant free-kick, giving Bow the equaliser.

In the second half Chagford faltered a little, but Geering made up for his earlier abhorrence by being strong and confident. A revamped defence also supported him well.

At the other end Reeves was involved in the better forward play. Chagford introduced Chris Woof who on 52 minutes volleyed home White's well placed cross.

Bow were gradually reduced to long range efforts on the home goal.

Williams' 76th minute free-kick dropped in at the Bow penalty spot but, with two attackers hurtling in, Cope spilled the ball allowing man of the match Phill White to bundle it in.

South Zeal United 6

Chagford Reserves 0

Despite a first half hat-trick from Redd Cann, it was Chagford 'keeper Matt Swift who would have earned any man of the match reward. Time and time again, the visitors' custodian kept Zeal's young attackers at bay.

The home side played almost the whole match with pace and fluidity throughout, their own 'keeper, veteran Reg Wonnacott being largely untroubled.

When Chagford did get through, their attacks fell short although one effort did come back off the crossbar. Even the loss of Jamie Atherton just before half-time and

replaced capably by Halliday, failed to interrupt Zeal's flow.

Goals early in the second half, from Darren Gilbert (2) and Harley Cann reflected the quality of Zeal's game, though they started to tire visibly soon after.

This allowed a much changed Chagford team more of the ball but without true penetration.

The introduction of some younger blood gave them more enthusiasm and, coupled with Forsey's move into midfield, the side looked a little more comfortable although it was obvious Zeal's efforts had taken their own toll.

Again Swift kept the score down but Chagford need to show they can do a lot better.