South West one

Plymouth Marjon D 3

THIS hockey match was certainly the 'one that got away' for Tavistock.

After the previous week's performance, Tavistock were confident in their abilities and knew that this was a winnable game.

Tavistock weathered some early pressure, but were always dangerous on the break, which they did with speed and precision.

The visitors went two down in the first half via two short corners — one of which took a wicked deflection and looped over the keeper, Pugsley, who was unlucky, but went on to have a superb game in goal, showing some real athleticism.

Tavistock did not lose any faith in their own ability and continued to press and attack via Elliott, Walker and Anning up-front. It was Elliott who scored a fine goal after some good work in the D and slotted the ball under the advancing keeper.

Tavistock pounded the home side's goal and chance after chance came but could not quite get over the line. Hanson and Honey continued to link well and advanced at speed, along with the competitive Stanyer.

The pressure finally found the just reward, when Donnelly worked the ball into the D and the resulting shot hit the defender's foot on the line. The penalty flick was confidently slotted by Anning.

Tavistock were desperate for the win and with some further attacks left a few holes which allowed the opposite midfield  to counter attack and score a winning goal with minutes to go.

It was a great performance from Tavistock A but a disappointment in the result that could have been so different.