Helston Athletic 2-0 Mousehole
Toolstation Western League Premier Division
Friday 7th April 2023
At Kellaway Park
SUMMARY
It was not a good Friday for Mousehole as they put on their least convincing performance of the current campaign against ‘local derby’ rivals Helston Athletic who, with two quick-fire second-half goals just before the hour mark, inflicted the season’s first League away loss on The Seagulls, ended their superb 27-game unbeaten League run dating back to August, and temporarily denied them the opportunity to take over the top spot.
KEY POINTS
The first half
The hosts have fielded a strong side just three days before their appearance in the Cornwall Senior Cup Final and with the wind at their backs have looked the more impressive of the two sides, with the visitors probably glad to hear the half-time whistle with the score 0-0. Hayden Turner has mis-hit a clear chance from 8 yards (10’) but Ollie Chenoweth has kept Mousehole in the game with a fine tip-over from Ruben Wilson (30’).
The second half
58’: GOAL FOR HELSTON. The home side have already come close with Ruben Wilson scuffing a shot in front of goal (51’) and Sam Carter driving just over from 18 yards (52’). This time left-back TEIGAN ROSENQUEST wins a press on the touchline half-way into Mousehole territory and has an unchallenged 30-yard run into the penalty area where he slides the ball past Ollie Chenoweth to open the scoring.
59’: GOAL FOR HELSTON. It’s two goals inside two minutes as The Blues drive forward strongly and cut through Mousehole’s defence with ease, leaving SAM CARTER to place an accurate 15-yard shot low inside the far post.
In the final stages Mousehole have had more possession as Helston sit back and absorb pressure, with keeper Mike Searle making a flying save from Callam Mconie’s 20-yard drive (80’) and Hayden Turner putting a chance wide of the near post (81’).
At full time (90+7’), the score is Helston Athletic 2-0 Mousehole, a fully deserved victory for the home side which avenges their 3-0 loss at Trungle Parc on Boxing Day and extends their own good run of form to 13 games.
For Mousehole, playing their third game in six days, they move on quickly to Easter Monday, knowing that – regardless of results elsewhere – one win from the last four games will mathematically guarantee them second place and a promotion play-off opportunity, and that winning all four will guarantee top spot and automatic promotion to the Southern League.
MOUSEHOLE LINE-UP (with used substitutes):
Ollie Chenoweth (GK), Harry Bell, Adel Gafaiti, Max Hill, Jack Calver (capt) (Kyle Fraser 68’), Steve Burt, Andy Elcock (Paulo Sousa 68’), Reece Thomson, Tallan Mitchell (Josh Bissett 68’), Jack Bray-Evans (Callam Mconie 46’), Hayden Turner. (Other substitute: Josh Otto)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Ross Wilcox (Referee) with Neil Pitt and Scott Coutts (Assistant Referees)
ATTENDANCE: 416
NEXT FOR MOUSEHOLE
EASTER MONDAY, 10th APRIL, 3pm
HOME v CLEVEDON TOWN
Saturday 15th April, 3pm
Away v Keynsham Town *
Tuesday 18th April, 7.45pm
Away v Bridgwater United *
*Seats on the team bus are available for supporters for these three away fixtures –
contact Deryk Heywood 07969 625795 for details
SATURDAY 22nd APRIL, 3pmHOME v WELLINGTON – the last match of the ‘Regular Season’
