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Tavistock ladies firsts 1

Exe seconds 3

IN wet and windy conditions, Tavistock ladies met Exe 2s under the floodlights last Saturday.

Exe started the game with a fast pace and immediately made their presence known in the Tavistock defensive circle winning several penalty corners. The defensive five worked extremely hard clearing the lines, keeper Baldwin making several goal saving dives, but after an unfortunate deflection off a home foot Exe took a 1-0 lead.

This did not deter the home side, who fought hard to attack the opposition winning a couple of corners for themselves. However, Pollock and Fenwick were unfortunate not to convert.

The high tempo of the game continued into the second half, along with the rain and Exe again came strong at the Tavistock side, however finding their rhythm, Tavistock then became the side to put their visitors defence under attack. Gaspars leading runs alongside both Lamb Sr and Jrs attacking runs opened up some great attacking opportunities for the home side.

Exe responded securing another two goals to take a 3-0 lead.

Work rate and effort still high, the Tavistock forwards found themselves a foot in the circle earning a penalty corner. This was converted by Scott and Headon taking the score to 3-1, however, as time soon ran out it was too little to late for the homeside to come back leaving the final score as 3-1.

n The team face Torbay in next week’s league match and will be back fighting hoping to leave Torbay with three points.