PGSOB 2XI (A) Vs University of Exeter E

Date 19 October 2019
Team PGSOB 2XI (A)
Opposition University of Exeter E
Fixture Home
Venue Marjon University
Start time 12:15
Result L 1 - 4
Time played Normal time
Scorers Colin Wood
Match Report

Another case of what could have been for PGs struggling 2nd XI

A bright autumnal day welcomed Exeter Uni to the McCormick pitch.  PGs boasted a new look back 5 due to unavailabilities with only Man of the Match Dan Haspell remaining in position from the previous week.  Ron "did I mention I've been on a cruise" Wheeler replaced skipper Geoff Flowers in goal.  Paul van Beveren was joined by Charlie Irish at center back and Joe Coombes stepped up from the 3rds into left back.  Transfers around the back seemed to be improved (although not without a few teething troubles).  Dan was able to find increased space down the right flank and link up with the attack.  Unfortunately, a moment of indecision between the center backs led to the first Uni goal.  PGs quickly countered with a penalty corner.  Colin Wood hit a straight strike down the centre of the goal which a Uni defender kindly deflected past his own goalie.

Half time PGSOB A 1 - 1 Exeter Uni E

Uni scored quickly after half time.  The superior fitness of the Uni youngsters began to tell with possibly the exception of Sam O'Connell who ran from the start of the match to the final whistle in midfield.  The PGs transfer that had worked well in the first half could not seem to link up with the midfield.  Uni were putting increasing pressure on the defence, overloading Ron and the center backs on several occassions.  They were able to capitalise on this and managed to score two more goals. PGs were not without chances but lacked the killer instinct in front of goal.  Last week's two goal hero Dan Vaughan and Jacob Perry worked hard to set themselves up for chances but failed to find the back of the net. 

Full time PGSOB A 4 - 1  Exeter Uni E

 

Name Squad number Position Scored Assists Cards
Richard Wheeler 0
Colin Wood 9 1
Mike Davison 14
Cathan Wherry 29
Daniel Vaughan 38
Archie James 39
Paul van Beveren 47
Dan Haspel 57
Joe Coombes 59
Sam O'Connell 62
Jacob Perry 80
Charlie Irish 90