Plymouth University B 3

THIS was a fantastic team performance by Tavistock A men’s hockey team.

Having had a great result against Plymouth last week, Tavistock wanted to take the performance up to a greater level and following their instructions from the head coach, the A side played with great structure and intensity.

From the back Grahame in goal marshalled his defence and this confidence rippled through the team. The speed, passing and determination were a credit to the Tavistock side, who managed a good University side with little concerns.

Captain Olman led from the front and scored some dynamic goals. Pressure from the midfield and forwards created errors from the students, who relinquished possession at crucial times and conceded goals as a result. The work rate and creativity by Tavistock A men were a credit. Carr at the back, was strong as always and some of his pin point passes, turned the screw constantly on the University side, when the away defence was under pressure.

This is early days in the season, but the Tavistock As can take the first two results as significant stepping stones to a positive season.