Tavistock AFC 2 – 3 Buckland Athletic
Even though they suffered defeat at the hands of promotion chasing Buckland, the Lambs can take many plusses from their performance, against a team second in the division.
The home team took the lead in the 14th minute, when a cross from Glynn Hobbs was headed towards goal by Jarryd Kelly, but Neil Montandon blocked his effort, only for the Lambs’ striker to force the rebound into the net.
Buckland responded after this setback and they took just three minute to level the scores, when Andy Lynch fired home from the edge of the area. The Lambs defence were now under pressure and the pace of the visiting forwards was causing them problems, so it came as no surprise when the visitors took the lead six minutes later, as Cameron Kelly fired home from the 16 yards.
Things got worse for the Lambs when the visitors made it 3-1 with a stroke of good fortune. A fierce cross from Danny Gaze rebounded off ‘keeper Andy Meeds on to the unfortunate Jamie Ahearn, who could only watch as the ball flew into the net.
Glynn Hobbs reduced the arrears three minute into the second half when his shot was deflected off Liam Drew’s head and looped over Montandon and into the net.
The Lambs’ hopes were hit in the 55th minute, as Hobbs was harshly shown a straight red card for a strong tackle on Danny Lewis. All the home supporters now feared the worst, with ten men against a top quality side. So it was great to see how the Lambs responded by playing really great during this spell, and actually caused the visitors so many problems during the last half an hour.
They took the game to the visitors and kept possession of the ball, thus denying Buckland putting further pressure on the home defence. Both Pethick and Kelly went close to equalising and it was the visitors who were holding on. However the Lambs did not manage to get that all important equaliser that they thoroughly deserved and Buckland were mightily relieved to hear that final whistle.
This was a fantastic game of football and kept the whole crowd on edge throughout. The Lambs can be really proud with everyone putting in a first class performances, especially young Josh Robbins and Jarryd Kelly who were outstanding on the night.
Match Report: Derek Pethick
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