South West one

Marjon Plymouth D 2

THIS was a good performance from Tavistock to maintain their table topping position and with the team in second spot losing, it reinstated their five point lead.

From the start Tavistock controlled the game and moved the ball well. With the talisman Marchant controlling possession and distribution, things were looking quite settled.

Both teams were carrying large squads and with rolling subs maintaining the pace of the game, the play rolled from end to end, but did get a bit disjointed at times.

Tavistock always looked more likely to score, but the home side defence stood firm and broke down the attacks on a few occasions.

Eventually, the stalemate was broken when Tavistock’s Orman collected a loose ball and soundly fired it into the net.

This goal motivated Tavistock and they increased the pressure two more swift goals from Hancock and Orman gave the visitors a commanding lead and reflected the dominance at this stage.

The second half continued in the same vein, with attacks from both sides. Marjon were always dangerous on the break and a handful of fine saves from Tavistock’s Oxenham, especially at the short corners, preserved the lead.

The visiting defence was sound and the midfield and forwards were working hard to control the game. Using the width was a real bonus, with the pace of Daniels and Walker creating havoc.

Marjon exploited a moment of hesitation by Tavistock and scored a goal to raise their hopes. Their optimism was firmly quashed when Tavistock grabbed hold of the game again and Hancock hammered the bouncing ball into the net for the goal of the match.

Marjon did score again with minutes to go, when one of their skilful youngsters picked up a fine cross to beat the keeper.