MOUSEHOLE RESERVES 4-1 MAWNAN RESERVES
TRELAWNY LEAGUE, DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2017, AT MARAZION
Mousehole put in a superb all-round squad performance which was duly rewarded with a well-deserved victory and the three points to maintain their position at the top of the Division 1 table.
Full credit is due to both teams in trying to play football in a competitive but respectful manner in extremely difficult conditions. ‘Storm Brian’ was a major influence during the 90 minutes, the gusting and swirling wind making ball control almost impossible at times.
After winning the toss, Mousehole opted to play into the wind. On 7 minutes, and after a Mawnan attack, the ball was won in midfield, Nathan Goodspeed found a gap in the Mawnan defence, where Chris Bullock capitalised, latching on to the pass and putting The Seagulls into the lead.
Mawnan equalised soon afterwards, when a wind-assisted free kick from just inside the Mousehole half and close to the touchline sailed straight in for 1-1.
Back came the hosts, and Harry Tonkins’ free kick from midway in the Mawnan half was slotted into the back of the net by Michael Fitchett to restore the lead at 2-1 with 15 minutes gone.
Mousehole should have scored another couple of goals in the first half, but a combination of Mawnan’s good goalkeeping and good luck kept the score to 2-1 at the interval.
With the wind behind their backs, The Seagulls started to dominate the second half with some excellent defensive and mid-field work, but several opportunities to increase the lead failed to materialise.
Mawnan produced some good attacking play and came close to a goal of their own. But as the game progressed, with the wind increasing in strength and accompanied by some heavy rain, it was Mousehole who took control. Firstly, Jason Simmonds had a cracking shot rebound from the upright, and then, after a great team move, a high ball in the Mawnan penalty box was controlled and volleyed in by Jamie Simons for 3-1 on 71 minutes. Finally, to cap a great performance in horrendous conditions, Tom Patrick had a fantastic run in from the left-hand side, beating several defenders to score the fourth with 88 minutes gone.
A huge vote of thanks is due to those responsible for preparing the pitch, which looked good and played well, and to the Marazion committee for providing the hospitality for both teams and for manning the tea-hut.
Mousehole squad: Adam Robathan, Jamie Robinson, Joe Davies (captain), Lee Robinson, Tom McGarry, Harry Tonkin, Jason Simmonds, Nathan Goodspeed, Michael Fitchett, Christopher Bullock, Tom Patrick, Louis Main, Jamie Simons, Liam Collinson, Ben Chapman
Referee: Paul Birch
Mousehole Reserves’ next fixture is at home against Helston Athletic 3rds in the Junior Cup this Saturday (28th), kick off 2pm.
