Carlsberg South West Peninsula division one East

Tavistock AFC 2

Brixham 0

TAVISTOCK bounced back from last week's defeat to Galmpton, with a well deserved victory over  mid-table Brixham. Had it not been for a top class performance from visiting keeper Dan Gillard the Lambs would have won even more convincingly.

The home team got off to a fast start and almost opened the scoring in the third minute, when Manley was fouled; the free kick deflected off the defensive wall for a corner kick. Two minutes later Edwards crossed from the left wing but Sean Manley's fierce header was pushed away for a corner kick by keeper Gillard.

The visitors' first attempt on the home goal came in the 20th minute, but Dobson pulled his shot well wide of the target. Dan Gillard then produced a terrific save to deny Dan Follett, as he tipped a shot that looked destined for the net, over the bar. Three minutes later Follett was again denied when Gillard made another fine save.

The Lambs continued to dominate the play; Jack Thomas shot over the bar in the 28th minute, before Kelvin Fyneboy latched onto a long ball from Lewis Daw but his shot was well saved by Gillard.

The Lambs almost paid the penalty for these missed opportunities when three minutes before the interval Bowker sliced his shot wide of the target when well placed.

The second half started with the Lambs continuing to dominate the game. A fine move down the left flank saw Josh Robins and Will Stringer exchange passes, but the latter's shot was easily saved by Gillard.

Five minutes into the half the Lambs took the lead when Kelvin Fyneboy stepped up to bend a great free kick into the bottom corner of the net from 20 yards out, following a foul on Jack Thomas.

Three minutes later a great ball found Thomas, but his shot was turned away for a corner kick, which Gillard collected with ease. Five minutes later Gillard produced another stunning save to deny Thomas.

The home team started to become a little edgy with Brixham beginning to get a foot hold in the game. Brixham had the ball in the net, but it was disallowed as Manley had been fouled by Bowker. With five minutes to go Fyneboy  got his second goal of the afternoon when he jinked past two defenders and cut into the penalty area, before rounding Gillard to slot the ball home to secure the points.

This was a good team performance, but once again they failed to score when dominating long periods of play.

However, it must be said that a great goal keeping performance denied them on several occasions. This win keeps the team in the frame for an exciting run in from now to the end of the season.

On Tuesday, March 31 the Lambs are home Exeter University at 7.30pm.