South West one

Marjon Plymouth C 2

THIS top of the table clash was always going to be a tense and competitive game. Tavistock A, fielded yet another defensive line up, were slow to start and struggled to hold a structure and cover some of the Marjon attackers.

Within the first five minutes, Marjon were in the lead via a close tap in from an unmarked player.

Tavistock shuffled the defence and the structure became a lot more composed and started to change the direction of the game.

The visitors started to apply the pressure and the opportunities were created, but the ball was missing the final touch and just not going into the net.

With the balance of play pretty even chances were swinging either way, but Tavistock were creating the greater.

The second half started as the first ended, with attacks and defence cancelling each other out, but Tavistock still were having the clearer opportunities when they arose. The visitors went further behind when a through ball bounced over the defender’s stick and was picked up by the home attack and slotted over the the impressive Grahame.

This did not dishearten Tav’istock who still pressed for the points and with five minutes to go scored a deserved goal through Daniels. Pressure was one way at this stage and Tavistock had further chances to take some points but to no avail.

This was a game of missed chances, but a heartening performance in effort and structure. Tavistock are still top, but need to gain some points over the next few weeks, to maintain the push for promotion.