South West one

Duchy A 5

AFTER last week's win Tavistock were confident in their abilities but knew that playing the team that were sitting fourth in the league was going to be a tough game.

Although a heavy loss on paper, this was by no means a 'back to the drawing board' performance.

Tavistock played the same hockey as recent weeks and controlled equally as much of the game and pitch as the Duchy side.

Essentially the finishing was more clinical in the home side's attacks and Tavistock hit the post three times and missed a virtually open goal in the opening minutes.

The work rate from Tavistock was excellent and the positive control and passing led to long periods of possession. Elliott and Walker again had excellent performances up front, where they harassed the home defence and broke through on numerous occasions.

The midfield held the ball and created plenty of opportunities with Pugsley, Honey and Anning continuing to link well, with Hanson and Norman Tosdevin distributing well and turning defence into attack.

Dunlop showed again that he is turning into a real talent and Osborne showed his athleticism in a solid performance.