13th Feb 2010

1ST HALF COST’S POINTS

BRIDGEWATER 3 - 2TRURO 2nd’s

Truro made the long trip to Somerset buoyed by the success of the previous week and by the fact that they had taken a strong looking squad to one of the furthest away games. Things did not start well though, casual defending let the home team in time after time and Truro were indebted to keeper Chynoweth who kept them in it. Eventually though after 20 minutes of pressure the home team took the lead after a well taken drag flick from a short corner. Truro were soon two down when a goal mouth scramble led to a penalty flick that was calmly slotted away by the Bridgewater player.

Truro went in two nil down at half time after a really poor first half showing, only keeper Chynoweth could take some heart after a strong showing during the first 35 minutes.

 Truro looked to build in the second half but once again it was the visitors that were making more of the running. Truro were just starting to get into the game when Bridgewater added a third which looked to have put the game beyond doubt. With barely ten minutes remaining Truro sprung to life led by a resurgent Matt Dewhurst and a goal mouth scramble led to Truro being awarded a penalty flick of their own. James Westaway was on hand to tuck it away in the bottom corner. Truro were now suddenly making all the running and after good work from Luke Shepherd, Westaway was on hand to add his and Truro's second.

 With just minutes remaining Truro were looking to salvage something from the game but with tension in both teams, Truro were reduced to ten men when the veteran Colin Tinkler was sin binned. The final whistle came and Truro's late revival had proved in vain as the home team had prevailed 3-2. Truro will look back on a dismal first half and will question why they did not get something from this game.

 Truro A: R Chynoweth, C Tinkler, J Frewer, A Rust, L Middleton, M Dewhurst, D Dale, C Homer, J Carr, D Hinchcliffe, J Westaway, L Shepherd, M Head, B Horwell

6th Feb 2010

ANY WIN WILL DO

TRURO 2nd’s 2 – 0 HORNETS A

Truro A were at home again on Saturday looking to end a run of disappointing defeats and get over the previous weeks long and fruitless trip to Taunton. Truro named a strong looking side with once again a good balance between youth and experience. The early play was all made by the visitors and Exeter stormed forward in numbers but were very sloppy in front of goal. James Frewer was also having the game of his life at the heart of the Truro defence and was involved with everything good.

Truro had glimpses of good attacking play but it was the visitors that were controlling the game. Luckily the Truro defence with the old hands Tinkler and Frewer, allied to the exuberance of youngsters Rust and Middleton were holding firm. Just before half time Truro earned a short corner and after it had broken down from Matt Dewhurst’s initial effort, Andy Carter was on hand to pop up and score a debut goal. The ball had just sneaked under the keeper and gave Truro a probably undeserved 1-0 lead at half time.

The start of the second half was all Exeter and Chynoweth in the Truro goal was being called into action more and more often. Truro were still creating the odd chance, with the pace of Shepherd and Coveney causing difficulties but the youngsters were failing to show the composure to seal the game. Eventually Shepherd did add Truro’s second with just minutes to go to claim the three points.

In terms of possession Truro had been completely outplayed but Exeter’s poor finishing and a resolute performance from the Truro defensive line had earned the home team a morale boosting victory. James Frewer was named man of the match for an immense return to form with a true barnstorming performance.

Truro: R Chynoweth, C Tinkler, J Frewer, L Middleton, A Rust, B Horwell, M Dewhurst, D Dale, A Carter, J Westaway, L Shepherd, A Coveney

23rd Jan 2010

2nd BEST ON THE DAY

TRURO 2nd’s 1-3 SIDMOUTH

Truro 2nd’s entertained top of the table Sidmouth in an evenly matched contest but some self inflicted errors cost them points on the day.

Sidmouth were much the brighter team from the outset, showing why they’re top of South 1 and created several chances in the first few minutes. Unfortunately an error from Truro keeper Chynoweth led to the visitors taking the lead with a somewhat fortuitous effort.

Truro began to get stronger as the half wore on with youngsters Rory Flutter and Jack Carr doing well on the wings, and Charlie Homer showing a good deal of experience just in front of the defence. For all Truro’s time on the ball they were failing to create clear cut chances and put pressure on the visitors defence.

With moments to go before half time Sidmouth scored a break away goal after the Truro defence went to sleep and despite enjoying more time on the ball, Truro ended the first half two down.

In the second half Truro started much better team and skilful midfielder Ross Martin began to play a big part. For all their good play though Truro were finding chances difficult to come by past a well organised Sidmouth defence. Eventually with just five minutes remaining the evergreen Matt Dewhurst got Truro on the score sheet and set up a tense finish.

With time running out Truro could not find the equaliser and it fell to Sidmouth to score their third with the last touch of the match and condemn Truro to a third straight league defeat. Truro put in a good performance and perhaps deserved something from the game but lack of a cutting edge and sloppy mistakes at the back cost them once again.

Team: R Chynoweth, J Frewer, C Tinkler, M Bayly, C Homer, M Dewhurst, R Martin, J Carr, R Flutter, D Hinchcliffe, L Shepherd, J Westaway

6th Dec 2009

REARRANGED WINNER

TRURO 2nd’s 3–0 MINEHEAD

After Saturday’s encouraging result Truro went into their second game of the weekend in good spirits, once again a strong squad was available for this rearranged fixture with Minehead. Truro started this game very brightly and were 1-0 up after just one minute with Dave Tinkler popped up in the area, after a good move down the right by Matt Head, to tuck in his first of the season.

Truro were much the dominant force in this game but wasteful finishing and a casualness in front of goal prevented them from going further ahead. Minehead would occasionally break and test the Truro defence but really Truro were in complete control of the game up until half time.

The second half started with Truro once again pressuring but failing to find the killer goal. As the half wore on and Minehead started to get back into it this became a bit of a worry. Eventually though Truro showed their superiority with two simple short corner routines resulting in 2 tap-ins for skipper Hinchcliffe.

These goals sparked Minehead into life and with just 10 minutes remaining they finally applied some pressure to the Truro goal. The Truro defensive unit held firm though to record a welcome clean sheet. A comfortable win that should really have been decided far earlier.

A 4th straight win for Truro, this allowed them to close the gap on the top two in Division 1 South. Ross Martin was named man of the match for a calm and mature performance in the middle for Truro. Once again skipper Hinchcliffe chipped in with two goals but once again managed to avoid the hat trick.

Truro A: R Chynoweth, M Bailey, C Tinkler, J Frewer, P Dicker, D Dicker, R Martin, G Millward, B Horwell, D Tinkler, M Head, M Dewhurst, S Matthews, L Shepherd, S Liddicoat

5th Dec 2009

WINNING THE HARD WAY

TRURO 2nd’s 4-3 ASHMOOR

Truro looked to cement 3rd place in Division 1 South with a strong squad taking on a youthful looking Ashmoor side. The early exchanges were fairly even and Ashmoor took the lead midway through the first half after a well struck short corner. Truro were beginning to look the stronger force though, drawing level with a Stephen Matthews goal, and despite continued pressure, Truro failed to add to this by half time.

In the second half, Ashmoor punished Truro’s lack of killer goal by again taking the lead, this time from a deflected short corner. Truro once again upped their game, again becoming the dominant team and finally drew level from a Ged Millward strike.

Truro were creating wave after wave of attacks but were failing to make their superiority count. Eventually, after a mazy run from Matt Dewhurst Truro scored an excellent third, to take the lead for the first time, when skipper Dan Hinchcliffe cheekily deflected the ball through both his and the keepers legs. Hinchcliffe then continued his recent goal scoring form by adding his second and Truro’s fourth.

Truro should have put the game to bed here with chance after chance going begging but wastefulness by the forwards resulted in the game still being a contested towards the closing stages. This got even more tense, when Ashmoor scored a third from another short corner in the last few minutes to set up a nervous finish. Truro held on though to record a narrow win to consolidate their place in third. An impressive performance from Mark Lewis and Paul Dicker and two goals from Hinchcliffe were the highlight of the match

28th Nov 2009

WESTAWAY’S WINNING WAYS

TAVISTOCK 2 - 6 TRURO 2nd’s

Truro A made the trip to Tavistock to play Division 1 South's strugglers with a strong looking team and confidence high. Once again the weather conditions threatened to jeopardise the game and ensure playing conditions were challenging. Truro dominated the early exchanges but for all their pressure could not find a way through the Tavistock defence. Several chances went begging with skipper Dan Hinchcliffe, young striker Adam Coveney and Dom Chatfield all missing good scoring opportunities. Then completely against the run of play Tavistock took the lead when James Frewer missed a through ball leaving 2 Tavistock attackers through on goal with one gleefully slotting it past an indecisive Richard Chynoweth in the Truro goal. Tavistock did not deserve their lead and Truro worried it was going to be ‘one of those days’.

The game changed however with the introduction of striker James Westaway to the Truro team. Westaway came off the bench, scoring 2 goals within minutes, one clever deflection and one solo effort. Truro also added a third after a short corner broke down and Jed Millward was there to pick up the pieces and slot home. Just before half time Truro added a fourth when Westaway completed a brilliant hat trick with yet another opportunist deflection.

Truro started the second half poorly and Tavistock were looking to get back into it and had their spirits lifted when they scored a second from a short corner. The game should have been dead and buried long ago but now Turo found themselves just 2 goals to the good and were a little concerned. They need not have worried though as another great strike from Westaway and another Millward short corner soon wrapped the game up.

Truro will be pleased with the win that lifts them to third in the division but will be thankful that naive finishing and error strewn defending didn't cost them more dearly. James Westaway was named man of the match for 4 goals that changed the game and showed the class of his finishing capabilities.

Truro A: R Chynoweth, C Tinkler, M Bayly, J Frewer, D Chatfield, M Lewis, R Martin, M Dewhurst, J Millward, A Coveney, D Hinchcliffe, J Westaway

7th Nov 2009

HIGH SCORING WIN

Truro A 6 - V Chard 4

This week saw Truro 2nds play away to Chard, both teams started off in an aggressive manner with the ball being spread out wide with pace. Before long Truro had spread the ball out wide from defence to man of the match Rory Flutter, with his pace and skill he ran round their midfield and crossed the ball into the circle where it caught a glance off a defenders foot forcing a short corner. Ged Millward comfortably put the ball into the bottom corner of the net pushing Truro into the lead.

Chard then redoubled their efforts to win putting the Truro defence under a constant stream of pressure from the Chard forwards. They could not hold out forever though as eventually the Chard forwards broke through and slotted the ball into the back of the net. This spurred Truro on to get more goals and in a matter of minutes Truro had made it 2-1 with another well placed short corner strike from Ged.

Shortly after this Truro scored another goal with a quick taken free hit from Luke shepherd ran down the wing and crossed to Captain Dan Hinchliffe who smashed the ball into the back of the goal making in 3-1 to Truro.

In the second half Chard came back into the game with a series of well placed balls to their forwards meaning the score was quickly 3-3. Truro new that this was a important game to win so pushed even harder with Mark Lewis in the centre of midfield adding more and more pressure to the Chard defence before long the Truro midfield managed to get a crucial ball through to Matt Dewhurst whose goal pushed Truro into the lead once more.

With one of Chards players being sent off they were down to 10 men but Truro didn’t take advantage of this straight away as it was another 10 minutes before Mark Lewis with a brilliant run managed to find the back of the net meaning the score was now 5-3. With less than 15 minutes remaining it looked like Truro had sealed victory but with another well timed ball from the midfield Truro managed to concede another goal.

The slim chance that Chard would win this was washed away with less than 5 minutes remaining Rory Flutter managed to put a low and powerful flick into the back of the Chard net sealing victory for Truro. The final score was 6-4 to Truro.

26th Sept 2009

SOLID DERBY WIN

BODMIN 2 v 5 TRURO 2nd's

Truro 2nd’s made the short trip to local rivals Bodmin for the first league game of the season, with many new face’s, it was a team that would need time to settle but was full of promise. That optimism was to be short lived when the Truro's inability to react to an early short corner saw them going one down after debutant keeper Richard Chynoweth had the ball slotted between his legs.

This sparked Truro into life and the rest of the first half saw wave after wave of attacking play. Initially this pressure proved fruitless but after some good work from debutant striker Charlie Goldsworthy Truro were level. Goldsworthy then added a second as Truro's superiority started to pay dividends. The effervescent Matt Dewhurst went on a mazy run from in his own half to add a fine solo effort to put Truro 3-1 to the good at half time.

Truro started the second half well and soon added a fourth as skipper Dan Hinchcliff was on hand for a neat reverse dink over the stranded keeper. This put Truro 4-1 up and they appeared to be cruising. However Bodmin stepped up a gear and this combined with usual defensive lynchpin Colin Tinkler losing the plot for five minutes saw Bodmin pull one back and begin to put real pressure on the Truro goal. After a poor period of weathering the storm Truro eventually confirmed victory when Charlie Goldsworthy completed a fine debut hat trick. A good result and a sound performance with some areas to work on for the rest of the season,

HINCHCLIFF’s HAT-TRICK

TRURO 2nd’s 2 – 0 TAUNTON VALE A

From the outset Truro looked the stronger side with an energetic midfield causing Taunton problems from the off. Truro clearly had their tails up as for once communication was good, organization was improved and the work rate was impressive from all quarters. All the early pressure came from the home team with Truro forcing a number of good saves out of the Taunton keeper. The first goal was a beauty - Mark Lewis hit the base line after an extended period of pressure and fired a ball across the area that an unmarked Josh Pearce swept in from the far post. After this Truro really tried to turn the screw, winning a number of short corners, Andrew West converted only for it to be disallowed for a technical infringement. Taunton didn't cause too many problems for the defence who organized those in front well to defend from high up the pitch.

After the break it was service resumed as chances kept coming and going for Truro, Dan Hinchliffe the main culprit however, Mat Dewhurst took too long after being put through beyond the keeper and could only find the defender on the line, who to be fair did make a great goal line stick stop. With all the opportunities going to waste, Taunton managed to get themselves organized and stared exerting some of their own pressure. Fortunately for Truro, the Taunton forwards were just as wasteful as their own, with a number of chances to equalize missed. Fortunately, Wes Pellow who had been a virtual spectator up until now in goal, showed that he hadn’t lost his concentration by making a couple of good saves for a rare 2nd team clean sheet. A second goal did finally come for Truro, after some good recycling by the defence threaded the ball to Ross Martin who played a tidy one-two with Captain Hinchliffe for a simple tap-in. This settled the Truro back into their earlier rhythm, and although Taunton did occasionally threaten, these were snuffed out before reaching the danger zone.

 

This was definitely one of the 2nd teams best performances this year, and if they could replicate this week on week could certainly climb to their best league finish.

 

PEARCE”S HAT TRICK

TRURO A 4 – 1 CHARD

Truro enjoyed another in their long list of home games, welcoming Chard and with only two of the clubs teams playing this weekend, the unheard of luxury of 2 substitutes including the return of Mark Bailey from injury. Colin Tinkler returned to partner Lewis Sanders at the heart of the back four and Dan Dicker and Ian Osbourne organized the centre of the pitch allowing for a settled Truro side to make the most of hard working players up top and out wide.
Truro opened brightly with Dave Tinkler showed his versatility at the front, in for the delayed Captain Hinchliffe, linking well with the midfield and harassing the Chard defence relentlessly. Matt Dewhurst out on the left looked to have put his injury worries behind him and causing Chard trouble all day. The Truro opener came after some neat passing opened the defence for Josh Pearce to finish one of his easiest chances all season. Chard tried to get themselves back into the game but were smothered well by the Truro back four who were looking confident on the ball moving it around well. Pearce was on hand to slot home for the second goal before teeing up Dewhurst for Truros third. Chard did have a couple of short corners but were unable to put them away and James Frewer and Mark Lewis dealt with the Chard wingers, denying them a sniff of the action. Dicker continued to prove instrumental with his distribution in the middle of the park but Truro couldn't add to their tally, with some fine saves being made by the Chard keeper.

Truro switched off for the start of the second half and were caught on the back foot as the visitors put pressure on the Truro D and were shortly rewarded with a goal from a short corner. This galvanized Truro back into action, once more they dominated from the midfield, controlling the ball, and denying the visitors possession. Pearce's Man of the Match display was rewarded with his hat-trick after he slammed the ball home after a scrappy passage of play in the opposition D. Chard forced some quick reaction saves out of Wesley Pellow in the Truro goal who ensured they were not to score again. Truro were looking rampant and pushed on to trying to improve their poor goal difference but chances went begging, and they had to be content with the 4 goals.

 

This win brings them into the top half of the table, and although promotion chances have gone this year, they could still get their highest placing yet.

 

POOR FINISHING COSTS

TRURO 2nd’s 1 v 2 BODMIN

In recent weeks the 2nd’s have been particularly ravaged by injuries not only in terms of their own team but losing players to replace the 1st’ teams losses as well. This week was no different, and although they welcomed back 3 players from that injury list they also lost 2 to the 1st’s and 2 more to the physios bench. So yet another new look 2nd team started what would be another tightly contested game between Truro and local rivals Bodmin.

Having already beaten Bodmin away earlier in the season, Truro were the more confident of the teams but held a healthy respect for their opponents, and both sides dominated the early exchanges with their defence. Truro's midfield gradually began to got on top of their opposition, and started to create a few chances to keep Bodmin on their toes. Josh Pearce's pace and movement were causing Bodmin problems as was Matt Dewhurst down the left. Andrew West and Pearce linked up well to create a great opportunity for Dave Tinkler that was smothered by the Bodmin keeper. Bodmin were getting a bit rattled and lost a player to the sin bin for a poorly timed sliding challenge on Pearce. Truro pressure again didn't turn into goals and Bodmin scored against the run of play when their captain carried the ball out of defence braking the until then resilient Truro defence.

Truro came out of the blocks the better side after the break and continued to pressure Bodmin. West continued to cause the Bodmin left problems and Mark Lewis was given ample opportunity to put balls into the box which were somehow not converted. Dan Dicker was pulling the strings in midfield and provided the platform for Truro to attack, with Capt Hinchliffe and Pearce missing chances on the posts as the pressure mounted. The equaliser finally came when West poached the loose ball on the goal line after a deflected short corner. As the game edged into the last 10 mins Truro began to lose their shape as the tide began to turn, some simple mistakes lead to a series of short corners which kept Wesly Pellow busy but he rose to the challenge to deny Bodmin and a last ditch intervention by James Frewer kept the sides level. This proved to be in vain as Bodmin were back in the lead after being awarded a penalty flick.
The game ground out and Truro were yet again left rueing the amount of chances wasted, which has been an unfortunate hallmark of their season.

 

SNOW BOOST

MARJON’S B 1 – 4 TRURO A

After a torrid couple of weeks, Truro 2nd XI were on their last away game of the season to bottom of the league Marjons, with the recent form all over the place and confidence shakey - this wasn't the walk in the park it should have been. With the 1st team game cancelled due to snow, a couple of fresh faces played their returning games from injury, giving them the unusual luxury of two subs
Truro started the livelier of the two teams, looking to press Marjons and were unlucky in opening exchanges not to make the most of some good creative work from their hardworking midfield. Down the right Mark Lewis, Andrew West and Ged Milward linked up well allowing West to hit the baseline in the Marjons D but Ian Osbourne missed queued his shot. The Truro back four of Colin Tinkler, Saunders, Lewis and James Frewer were rock solid and saw plenty of the possession and right from the training ground moved the ball nicely around the back. They continued probing and were rewarded when Josh Pearce drew the defence, cutting the ball back to Osbourne, whose pinpoint pass enabled West to deflect the first of the day
Marjons looked to hit back and pulled two good saves out of Wes Pelow in the Truro goal to keep the lead intact. Truro continued to threaten - Osbounre had an outrageously deflected shot going top corner saved, Capt Dan Hinchliffe missed a glorious opportunity crafted by Pearce’s cross, plus Rich Walker playing wide cut in behind the defence but had his shot smartly blocked by the keeper. Truro went into the break in the lead, an unusual position, but having had the bulk of the chances, were again worried that they may be punished for their misses.

After the turn around Marjons looked far more threatening and cohesive, scoring early on from a short corner when the Truro defence were slow reacting to the loose ball. After this Wes found himself a spectator as Truro pilled on the pressure. Sam Dunsten got himself into the game spreading the ball around well from the middle of the park. Truro's second goal came from a clever dummy by Milward from a West ball into the Marjons D that found Hinchliffe free who slotted calmly on his reverse under the advancing keeper. The third goal came courtesy of Elliot Howes who picked himself up after a frustrating first half and played a defence splitting ball which found Milward free on the right side of the D, after dummying the keeper twice he finally slammed the ball into the bottom corner getting the goal his calm and positive influence on the game deserved. As the game began to stretch, Marjons redoubled their efforts, putting some pressure on the Truro D to try to rescue something from the game but solid defending and well timed tackles held them at bay. As the snow started to fall, Truro scored the final goal as Hinchliffe fired home a short corner for his brace. With the match descending into a blizzard, a change of ball was necessary but with both umpires and players having difficulty with the visibility, time was called 5 minutes early.

Truro will be looking for this result to set them up for a confidence boosting run, as they have 6 games, all at home, to finish off the season.

 

MIDSEASON SLUMP CONTINUES

TRURO 0 – 5 SIDMOUTH

Saturday saw Truro host Sidmouth in a mid table South 1 clash at Pool school, with Truro only able to field a bare 11 men for the second week running, they knew they had an uphill battle on their hands. The early exchanges certainly showed this as both teams looked to open up each other, spreading the play and not letting each other settle on the ball long enough to really start to build something.
As it was, a cock up gifted Sidmouth the opener, when some poor Truro marking left a player free in the area enabling him to pick his spot. Truro looked to pick up the pace with Josh Pearce driving well at the Sidmouth defence creating several opportunities that strike partner Daniel Hinchliffe was unable to convert. Truro continued to pressurise Sidmouth who weathered the storm and took the 1-0 lead into the break.

After the interval Truro continued to test the Sidmouth defence and keeper but were unable to find the killer touch. Several short corners were cleared off the line and a good move between Hinchliffe and Andrew West was thwarted by a combination of defender and keeper. James Frewer and Mark Lewis pushed on from the back line as Sidmouth were penned in their own half. Truro though did think they’d gained a penalty, and the opportunity for an equalizer after the opposition keeper laid on the ball on the goal line denying West an easy tap in, but the decision was that West had fouled the keeper! With nothing to show for all Truro’s heavy pressure Sidmouth pulled away to a 5-0 lead thanks to clinical finishing on the break and punished Truro for a collectively poor defensive performance and their inability to convert pressure into goals. With the game slipping away, frustration showed in the Truro ranks and several players were lucky not to be carded.

 

LEAGUE LEADERS PROVE WHY THEY’RE TOPS

PGSOB 1st’s 10 – 1 TRURO 2nd’s

With a first team full of injuries and absentees, it was a very depleted 2nd XI that travelled to run away league leaders PGSOB with a bare 11 men. Truro set up packing out the midfield to try and stifle the opposition but it soon became obvious what they were up against it when after 15 mins two short corners were drag flicked into either top corner giving Wesley no chance in the net. PG's moved the ball confidently around the pitch and recycled any breakdown in play. Captain Hinchliffe had a lonely time trying to hold onto the ball upfront despite great work from Ross Martin in the middle. The league leaders showed why they were top with clinical finishing and ended the first half 7-0 up.

With such a deficit, Truro could only play for pride which they achieved after looking to take the game to the hosts after the break. Good pressure lead to 3 consecutive short corners, West failed to capitalise on the rebounds but eventually Captain Hinchliffe fired home under the keeper to ruin his day. Truro continued to hold PG's but as they regained their passing game and with no subs, Truro tired after chasing the game for so long, PG's began creating more opportunities. Despite the score line, Truro will be indebted to their keeper, Wesley, who proved to be in fine form and managed to keep the score down to 10-1 come the final whistle.
PGSOB’s certainly proved why they are already assured of promotion, Truro meanwhile have a clash at home next week against Sidmouth, with 3pts guaranteeing them of safety.

CUP CRASH

CSoM 4 – 0 TRURO 2nd’s

After the heavy drubbing at the hands of PG's the day before another scratch side convened at Pool school to face an organised bunch of students, unfortunately none of which were hung-over as they are doing exams.

Right at the beginning, Hinchliffe came close to opening the scoring with a beautiful strike but could only find the keepers chest. Camborne however, started passing the ball around very nicely and forcing Truro to make errors, Truro were still dangerous but could not make the most of numerous short corners which would prove to be costly later on. After a run of pressure on CSM, Truro went a demoralising goal down just before the break, and went into half time knowing that they had to tighten up their game.

After the break, Truro improved slightly but continued to find that getting the ball into the goal was just as elusive as it was in the first half. CSM were proving a handful on the break and with the Truro defence still sluggish after such a hard game the day before the students put the game to bed stretching their lead to 4-0.
CSM will now face Truro 1st’s in the semi final of the County Cup.

 

TOUGH NEW YEAR

TRURO 2nd’s 2 – 0 ECV HORNETS A

Truro 2nd’s were another side that had fallen victim to last weeks frozen pitches, and now faced an ECV Hornets side who had given them a very tightly contested game earlier in the season. More of the same was ahead for both team’s with Truro starting the better, and looking to grab an early lead but could not conjure the telling final ball. Hornets pushed back, and started to create their own chances. Both teams were using the full expanse of the pitch in their efforts to crack the oppositions defence, but it was Hornets that broke first. Truro won a short corner, and although the initial shot was well stopped, it was quickly recycled by Andrew West, passed to Lewis Saunders who’s misshit shot confused the keeper long enough to bobble over the line. The visitors stepped up a gear and put a lot more pressure on Truro who defended admirably with James Frewer and Saunders calm and resolute. The Exeter side were beginning to get on top of Truro who in all honesty were starting to struggle with the visitors determination. Fortunately for the home side, Hornets were having the same trouble at finishing as Truro had had. With the game tightly poised, the second half opened with Truro better organised and starting to show their expansive style again. This came up trumps when West broke away down the left hand side and squared for Josh Pearce to squeeze the ball between the advancing keeper and his near post. Again Hornets came back at Truro, and the play was a constant end to end battle. Dan Dicker in the middle was smart with his distribution, concentrating on protecting the resilient Truro back line and breaking up Hornets manoeuvres.
Hornets got their chance to get back in the match, when they were awarded a penalty flick when Sanders was sent off for illegally stopping a goal bound shot. Fortunately Wesley Pellow in goal saved comfortably to keep Truro’s advantage. Truro were still after a way to kill the game off, but despite the best efforts of Martin Lenny , Mark Lewis, Elliot Howes, Pearce and Hinchcliffe, what chances they did make were wasted. Right up until the final whistle Hornets continued to test Truro defensively but Truro held on for the 3 points.

 

COLD COMFORT

MINEHEAD 1-3 TRURO 2nd's

Minehead on a damp, freezing November day, with its muddy astro pitch exposed to the icy blasts coming off of the St.Georges Channel, is somewhere most sensible people would not want to play. Truro 2nd team are not sensible people though, and despite all 4 cars seeming to take 4 different routes to the Somerset town, came away with a valuable win, only 2 cases of minor frost bite and the relief of knowing that they don't have to play there for another 12 months at least. The home team began with the tactic of trying to get an early enough lead to kill off the oppositions aspirations, but were held up with some desperate defending from Sanders and Scott. Once this had failed, Truro started to put some good attacks together, although they lacked a certain sophistication, they were effective, with Pierce, Martin, West and Howes going close. Despite dominating for most of the 1st half, Truro couldn't seem to get the ball into the back of the net, until Dewhurst refused to quit after his first shot was saved to bundle the ball in just before the break. After going a goal down, the 2nd half saw Minehead forced to come out at Truro more, with the game becoming more open, this suited Truro the better who had been frustrated by the deep defending of the home side. Dewhurst claimed his 2nd when the ball popped out to him on the edge of the area, for him to shoot across the keeper into the far corner. Minehead redoubled their efforts and for once Truro did look a little bit wobbly, with all hands to the pumps they managed to withstand long enough, to get the Minehead players heads to drop. With 10 minutes to go, Minehead did get a consolation goal with a deftly done deflection, but within a 60 seconds Truro had gone to 3-1 with an exquisite goal by Capt Hinchcliffe. Having conceded so quickly after receiving a lifeline, Minehead pretty much gave up the fight to allow Truro the 3points from the day.  

SHOCK OF SHOCKS: A 2nd TEAM REPORT!!!!!

TIGHT TRIUMPH IN TAVI

TAVISTOCK 2-3 TRURO 2ND'S

After a difficult few weeks on the road Truro 2nd's , continued on their adventures out of county with this match in Tavistock, a side struggling at the foot of the table. With a few new faces in the side Truro took control of the opening exchanges, putting pressure on the Tavistock area. Although the build up play was good, converting those chances into goals didn't come easily until Pearce was unexpectedly given some space in front of the keeper to pick his spot. They should have doubled their lead shortly after when West went one on one with the keeper but after doing all the hard work, fired wide. For some reason Truro then eased off and let Tavistock back into the game, with some poor passing that invited the home side onto them. Despite their lowly status in the league, Tavistock were clinical in front of goal and scored twice to leave Truro shell shocked at the break. A stern half time talk galvanized Truro into action, with the play being much improved and the second half was an end to end rampant affair. They were rewarded almost straight away when Capt Hinchcliffe slotted in from a narrow angle, followed up by Milward blasting in a third, to give them the edge. However, Tavistock refused to roll over and die, and looked ominous on the break, Alex in goal was called upon to pull off a man of the match double save to maintain Truro's lead. With Truro looking to keep possession and wind down the clock, they went down to 10 men when Tinkler was injured blocking a certain goal. With the last action of the game, Tavistock won a short corner, but fortunately choked on the opportunity to scrape a draw, allowing Truro to take the valuable 3 points in a tight 3-2 victory.  

9 GOAL DEMOLITION

TRURO 2nd's 9-0 MARJON's 3rd's

Despite what the score line suggests, Truro never overly dominated their opposition, especially in the first half, who had a nice blend of youth and experience, but while Marjon's didn't get more than one shot on target, almost every attempt by Truro resulted in a goal. Matthews started it all, after being fed by the ever busy Pearce, who had robbed a lax defender and drew the keeper before laying off for an easy opener. Pearce got a well deserved goal after Matthews returned the favour; before he went on to complete his first hat trick before half time. At the other end, Truro were sometimes living dangerously, some excellent last ditch tackling by Tinkler, Lewis, Scott and Sanders kept Caton's goal ball free. The second half saw Truro much more assured in their passing, Osborne and Martin in the middle really took the game to Marjon's, creating plenty of openings for Duke, Dewhurst, Matthews and Pearce. Within a few minutes of the restart, Pearce had bagged another, before Matthews destroyed Marjon's morale with a second hat trick and finally Martin slotted home a nicely worked team goal, to complete the rout. This unexpected result jumped Truro 2nd's to the top of South 1, an unfamiliar position that they're hoping will not give them vertigo! Please note the only reason the 2nd's have a match rep here is because I couldn't travel to Marlborough - can they please sort out someone to send me something each week. Make it the Dick of the Day punishment!

 

Cornwall Cup Draw

Truro 2nd's have drawn Penzance 2nd's away in the 1st round of the cup, match to be played by the 22nd of December.

  NEW CAPTAIN>>>NEW CAPTAIN>>>NEW CAPTAIN>>>NEW CAPTAIN>>>NEW CAPTAIN>>> At last we can announce the new 2nd team Captain as ………..Dan Hinchcliffe. As many know, Josh is in his last year of his degree so can’t commit the time necessary to run the side, his last game in charge will be the Curnow Cup match on Sat 20th Sept in Penzance, hopefully he’ll go out with a bang and bring back the trophy for the 5th(?) year in a row. Dan will start his campaign with the first league game of the new season on the 27th Sept at Truro Sch against Ottery Crickets at 1.30pm. I’m sure everyone will wish him the best, whilst breathing a sigh of relief they weren’t talked into it!

 

      

TRURO 2nd’s 7-1 MINEHEAD

Truro’s 2nd team ran out their 2nd biggest win of the season, also climbing to their best points tally ever in the process, as usual though they made it hard work for themselves. Ian Osborne used all his experience against an energetic and youthful Minehead midfield to control the centre, running out Man Of The Match, and scored a well deserved opener in the first half. In fact Truro dominated the play for long periods, with a well integrated passing structure that has become stronger during their long run of home matches. As a result of this they do create plenty of chances but these were either wide, messed up or saved by the visiting keeper. As normally happens though, having wasted so many opportunities, their opposition had one chance just before the break which they dutifully converted to level a frustrated Truro all square at the whistle.

Home advantage fortunately told in the 2nd half as Truro could keep fresh legs on the pitch, while Minehead with no substitutes, tired in the rare sunshine. As Truro dominated the goals started going in, with the defence virtual spectators. Capt Dan Hinchliffe scored a tidy hat-trick, Josh Pearce nabbed a scrappy one, and Mat Dewhurst scored twice. Had a strange umpiring decision not been made to the consternation of both teams, Lewis Sanders could have been added to this list, and what would have been the best goal of the day

 

This win keeps a mathematical chance to reach the play off slot going but regardless of that, Truro will still be happy with this seasons overall results, they play East Devon in the season closer next week at 1.30pm at Truro School.

 

BEST PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON