South one

Tavistock ladies 1

Exeter University 2

TAVISTOCK knew they would have to pick up where they left off against Okehampton on Thursday for the visit of Exeter University — the students have had an inconsistent second half of the season but did beat the Reds convincingly earlier in the season.

 The mid week game against Okehampton provided Tavistock with the chance to bounce back from their surprising away defeat at Caradon last week, but it was the visitors who started the quicker and scored the opening goal inside the first ten minutes from a penalty corner.  

The goal proved a crucial turning point in the game as the home side responded by scoring three goals in the space of 15 minutes to lead 3-1 at half time, the goals coming from Robynne Fenwick and Sarah Law (2).  

The poor weather conditions did not prevent either side from playing a fast paced attacking game of hockey, with both sides looking capable of scoring. It was the home side that scored the only goal of the second half, when George Patterson converted from a penalty corner.  

Despite the positive start from Tavistock against Exeter University it was the students that went in to the break with a 2-0 lead, a disappointing score line from the home side's perspective as they had created a number of goal scoring opportunities during the first half.

The Reds visibly increased their work rate in the second half, closing down their opponents quickly and forcing a number of turn overs but they failed to capitalise on a number of half chances, Emma White, Robynne Fenwick and Katy Kelly all were denied in quick succession from some fine goal keeping.  

With just three minutes remaining the Reds did score a deserved goal when Sarah Law ran on to a through ball; although she was unable to convert the initial chance midfielder Robynne Fenwick picked up the loose ball before rounding the keeper and sweeping the ball into the net with her reverse stick.

Tavistock player of the match was Elz Mills-Hicks.