Tavistock ladies’ firsts 3

Exeter University ladies’ 3

AFTER coming from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 away at White Eagles last week the Tavistock ladies knew they needed to start quickly against Exeter University.  

Unfortunately for the home side it did not go to plan. Despite the better of the early chances it was the visitors who scored the opening goal of the game from a penalty corner; the initial shot was cleared off the line by defender Elz Mills-Hicks but it was the University players who reacted fastest and put away the rebound.

Despite going behind the Reds continued to look dangerous in attack, Gaspar showing good skill on the ball and Armstrong, Donnely Benton, and Lindsey looking to cause the Uni defence problems with some incisive runs.

The new midfield pairing of Janice Scott and Sarah Payne was working well and helping Tavistick to maintain possession of the ball.  

The visitors doubled their lead early in the second half following an attack down the right hand side of the pitch.  

However, back came Tavistock when player of the match Georgia Donnelly showed great composure to eliminate her marker before pushing the ball past the Uni keeper.

Mount Kelly College student Eve Lindsey found herself unmarked at the back post and was able to take a touch before striking the ball at goal to bring the score line to 2-2.

The Reds received another boost when with ten minutes remaining, influential forward Becky Lamb came on to make an instant impact; she carried the ball along the back line before crossing to last season’s top scorer Laura Armstrong, who coolly converted on her reverse to put the home side in the lead.  

Despite having the majority of possession and looking the more dangerous in attack Tavistock could not hold onto their lead and with just seconds remaining Exeter grabbed an equaliser.

With a new look team this season it has been a positive start to the league.