Tuesday 17 April 2007

Queens Rangers 0-1 Grampound

(Duchy League Div 3)
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Grampound completely dominated the opening half, passing the ball well and moving the very large defenders into places they did not want to be. At the back, Webb dominated the defence for Grampound, giving the home team little room to offer pressure. On 25 minutes, a corner from the left by Greg Dunn ended high and floating at the far post. This was not the delivery the Grampound management team wanted, but nevertheless was reached by Cooper who headed back across the danger area. Centre-back Matt Fletcher, up for the corner, joyfully hit the ball home to put Grampound ahead for the first time in a number of games. A resolute Grampound team held out comfortably for the rest of the period.

The second half saw Grampound defending stoutly for about 40 minutes to preserve the single goal lead as Queens threw players forward to try to preserve their status in the division. It was good to see Grampound players putting their bodies in the way of challenges and shots, demonstrating that they really care about the outcomes of matches. Grampound ran out worthy winners. and might have scored a second when Turton drifted past a defender, only to be ruthlessly hacked down with the defender very fortunate to escape without even a speaking to, let alone the red card which some home supporters felt was justified. Cooke in the Grampound goal, on his first team debut, gave defenders around him confidence with his domination of the penalty area and exemplary handling and deservedly kept a clean sheet.

Squad

Cooke
Webb J
Woodman A
Fletcher
Dunn D
Cooper
Maker
James R (sub James A, 65)
Dunn G (sub Turton 70)
Weeks
Ford G

Goals

Fletcher (25)

Man of the Match

Harry Cooke (on his 1st team debut!)

Yellow Cards

Shane Weeks

Red Cards

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