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TAVISTOCK claimed an important hockey win away at Exe in what turned out to be an extremely competitive and hard fought game.  

The visitors went into the game full of confidence following their victory against Exe in the Devon Cup two weeks ago and started well having the majority of the early possession.

Tavistock were unable to create any clear cut chances in front of goal and the home side looked dangerous on the counter attack — their quick forwards showing the potential to cause problems for Viggers and her back line.

The opening goal did come from the home side with another quick attack down the left before working the ball to the baseline and across into the D; the Exe forwards reacted quicker and scored from close range.

Tavistock scored the equaliser through captain Laura Armstrong. Other chances had come their way but a combination of good goal keeping and some brave defending on the line at penalty corners had prevented another goal.

Tavistock did go in 2-1 up at half time when, with just five minutes remaining, Robynne Fenwick converted from a penalty corner.  

The visitors scored a third goal just before the half way point of the second half when forward Jo Gaspar found herself unmarked at the back post and showed the composure to score with her reverse stick.  

Tavistock continued to press the opposition back line, Mills-Hicks and Scott also looking solid in the reds' midfield.  

Centre back George Patterson was Tavistock's player of the match; although the defence looked strong and were able to deal comfortably with the majority of Exe attacks the home side did win a number of penalty corners late on.

With just three minutes remaining Exe converted from a penalty corner to set up a tense finish but fortunately for Tavistock there was not enough time left for the equaliser and they held on to claim all three points.