Foul Throw 3

Torpoint Athletic 2 - 1 North Petherwin Torpoint goalscorers: OG & Easterbrook A tough battle on Saturday against a robust North Petherwin side. New opposition for our 2nd Team but not for me, a familiar foe from recent years. Having won the Duchy Prem title in 21/22 and then runners up in the ECPL in 22/23, North Petherwin are on an upwards trajectory on and off the pitch and will be used to winning games. This brings lots of positives in their favour in this league where some won't know anything about them and a factor in North Peth coming into Saturday having won 3 from their last 3. A baking hot game didn't aid the pace of the game and the first half was very cagey. We had a lot of possession in our third and central areas, with what looked like a deliberate act from North Peth who sat off and preserved energy, and countless times sloppy passing on our part allowed them to steal possession and counter effectively. North Peth were compact and we didn't have enough quality in build up to get meaningful attacks, barely troubling the visiting custodian. It was North Peth's compactness just before the half hour mark which created the opening goal, and a good ball in behind our high line was a foot race between Manuel and the Peth fwd, whose dinked finish over Sidey was superb composure to take the lead. Luckily for us, Sidey was in fine form for the rest of the half making some very good stops to keep our visitors at bay. The deficit didn't squash us though and we continued to probe. A Hunt ball in behind the right back found Westall down the channel who lofted the bouncing ball over the keeper but to no avail. Payn and Easterbrook continued to get on the ball but were snuffed out at every opportunity. 5mins before the break we found an equaliser, with Aidy Bark speeding down the right to deliver a low cross into the 6yd box, with Cullerton waiting for a simple tap in the Peth defender stuck the ball in his own net for 1-1. Level at HT the visitors had been the better side in terms of chances on goal, if not for Sidey's top keeping. The interval allowed us to address a few things and we started the 2nd half much better. Less tippy tappy and a bit more effective. Around 50mins a nice ball in behind from the right hand side found it's way into the box, Easterbrook's deft first touch sitting the keeper down and placing into the net. This was chalked off by the official as the visiting linesman thought Cullerton had flicked the ball on. This was a bit controversial and despite Cullerton's protests of not touching the ball and Easterbrook's sulk ended up putting him in the bin for 10 minutes. Having been cut in half a few times in the first half, a golf ball swelling on his elbow and now a disallowed goal he was motivated for his reintroduction. 5mins after that around 68mins, a neat ball through the centre found Westall in too much time and space away from the centre halves and his ball round the corner for Easterbrook was too good to pass up, and he raced into the box and slid the ball through the keeper's legs for 2-1. At this point Bark's ankle injury had taken it's toll and we introduced fresh legs with 2 more to follow and this helped our energy levels. I don't recall many more chances for either side late in the game but having a slightly deeper back line in the 2nd half compared to the 1st certainly helped us reduce North Petherwin's threat. If I've forgotten anything of note then the post game Madris will be to blame. 2-1 FT. Having lost our opening 3 fixtures in August, we're now 3 wins from 3 with Saturday being a bigger scalp than some will realise. A big win for us and a good feel good factor. With Smallsy playing for the 1sts on Saturday, and Boyle, Copp, Rotherz and Taylor to return next week as well we're in a much better position. Looking forward to Altarnun away. Never thought I'd say that, awful drive!

Torpoint Athletic 2 - 1 North Petherwin Torpoint goalscorers: OG & Easterbrook A tough battle on Saturday against a robust North Petherwin side. New opposition for our 2nd Team but not for me, a familiar foe from recent years. Having won the Duchy Prem title in 21/22 and then runners up in the ECPL in 22/23, North Petherwin are on an upwards trajectory on and off the pitch and will be used to winning games. This brings lots of positives in their favour in this league where some won't know anything about them and a factor in North Peth coming into Saturday having won 3 from their last 3. A baking hot game didn't aid the pace of the game and the first half was very cagey. We had a lot of possession in our third and central areas, with what looked like a deliberate act from North Peth who sat off and preserved energy, and countless times sloppy passing on our part allowed them to steal possession and counter effectively. North Peth were compact and we didn't have enough quality in build up to get meaningful attacks, barely troubling the visiting custodian. It was North Peth's compactness just before the half hour mark which created the opening goal, and a good ball in behind our high line was a foot race between Manuel and the Peth fwd, whose dinked finish over Sidey was superb composure to take the lead. Luckily for us, Sidey was in fine form for the rest of the half making some very good stops to keep our visitors at bay. The deficit didn't squash us though and we continued to probe. A Hunt ball in behind the right back found Westall down the channel who lofted the bouncing ball over the keeper but to no avail. Payn and Easterbrook continued to get on the ball but were snuffed out at every opportunity. 5mins before the break we found an equaliser, with Aidy Bark speeding down the right to deliver a low cross into the 6yd box, with Cullerton waiting for a simple tap in the Peth defender stuck the ball in his own net for 1-1. Level at HT the visitors had been the better side in terms of chances on goal, if not for Sidey's top keeping. The interval allowed us to address a few things and we started the 2nd half much better. Less tippy tappy and a bit more effective. Around 50mins a nice ball in behind from the right hand side found it's way into the box, Easterbrook's deft first touch sitting the keeper down and placing into the net. This was chalked off by the official as the visiting linesman thought Cullerton had flicked the ball on. This was a bit controversial and despite Cullerton's protests of not touching the ball and Easterbrook's sulk ended up putting him in the bin for 10 minutes. Having been cut in half a few times in the first half, a golf ball swelling on his elbow and now a disallowed goal he was motivated for his reintroduction. 5mins after that around 68mins, a neat ball through the centre found Westall in too much time and space away from the centre halves and his ball round the corner for Easterbrook was too good to pass up, and he raced into the box and slid the ball through the keeper's legs for 2-1. At this point Bark's ankle injury had taken it's toll and we introduced fresh legs with 2 more to follow and this helped our energy levels. I don't recall many more chances for either side late in the game but having a slightly deeper back line in the 2nd half compared to the 1st certainly helped us reduce North Petherwin's threat. If I've forgotten anything of note then the post game Madris will be to blame. 2-1 FT. Having lost our opening 3 fixtures in August, we're now 3 wins from 3 with Saturday being a bigger scalp than some will realise. A big win for us and a good feel good factor. With Smallsy playing for the 1sts on Saturday, and Boyle, Copp, Rotherz and Taylor to return next week as well we're in a much better position. Looking forward to Altarnun away. Never thought I'd say that, awful drive!

I can't believe you've only had 2 in 9 Waltzy! Yellow cards that is. Starting to mellow? 🤣

Torpoint Athletic 6 - 1 Callington Town. Attendance: 72. Torpoint goalscorers: Rowe, Payn, Small, Cullerton x3. A much better night at The Mill than our opening league game with a reverse score line vs Saltash Utd. A VERY young Callington side with I think 13 lads u18 there were big positives for the future of their club too and some good players on show in spells. Though we deserved the score line and it could have been more, they did probe themselves for goals, hitting the post in the first half at 1-0 and drew some quality saves out of Sidey in the Torpoint goal in the 2nd half. We opened the scoring early when we moved the ball well into a high position on the right to Smallsy and drove inside 20yards out, to slide a well weighted pass left to Rowe who slotted a low finish under the keeper on 7mins. The opening goal settled us, arguably too much, and we looked comfortable for a while but didn't push on enough to open the floodgates. We moved the ball well and got into the Calli third, but the final ball was a whisker away from a forward's boot or too close to the defender to nip in and steal the ball. Fine margins of the quality and timing of the final pass. The length of time between the 1st and 2nd allowed Callington to grow in confidence too and from a set piece on the right were close to an equaliser which hit the base of the post and volleyed to safety. We continued to probe ourselves but weren't quite ruthless enough imo, and efforts from Small, Easterbrook and Westall all went close before Payny got the 2nd from 20yds minutes before halftime after being teed up by Westall. 2-0 HT. The 3rd came soon after the restart which was positive. Westall again the creator rolled the ball to Small who got the ball out from under his feet and smashed it in from 20yds. After the 3rd we made 5 subs before our 4th goal on 70mins when Westall again the creator for a hat trick of assists was slipped in down the right hand side and his low cross was swept home by Cullerton for 4-0. The 5th was superb technique from Jimi Taylor, receiving the ball in the centre of the park and feinted past his man and his through ball already had Cullerton on the run in a one sided foot race to smash the ball low past the keeper. Within 2mins of the 5th it was 6, and Cullerton's super sub trick. Bouch (I think?) had too much time and space just inside our half to chip a pitching wedge into space for Cullerton again already on his bike who powered past the defender and hit the ball high into the roof of the net from 12yds. This wrapped it up for us with other closes calls for Smallsy being a boot size away from his 2nd following good work down the left, and Easterbrook being a menace driving a low effort from close range whiskers past the post for what would have been a deserved goal. Late in the game Calli hadn't given up and got a consolation with a diagonal ball catching out Bark square on and the wide man raced in behind to finish well around 89mins. Bit of a blow to lose the clean sheet so late in the game, but having hit the post in the first half and 2 stinging efforts well saved by Sidey we can admit they had knocked on our door enough to deserve their consolation. 6-1FT. Some valuable minutes into everyone with earlyish subs and quality throughout the game we never really looked in much distress. A much bigger test to come on Saturday where we entertain promoted North Petherwin who have won 3 on the bounce since their opening day defeat to St Dom. Good luck to Calli and their young side for the rest of the season til the reversal.

Torpoint Athletic 6 - 1 Callington Town. Attendance: 72. Torpoint goalscorers: Rowe, Payn, Small, Cullerton x3. A much better night at The Mill than our opening league game with a reverse score line vs Saltash Utd. A VERY young Callington side with I think 13 lads u18 there were big positives for the future of their club too and some good players on show in spells. Though we deserved the score line and it could have been more, they did probe themselves for goals, hitting the post in the first half at 1-0 and drew some quality saves out of Sidey in the Torpoint goal in the 2nd half. We opened the scoring early when we moved the ball well into a high position on the right to Smallsy and drove inside 20yards out, to slide a well weighted pass left to Rowe who slotted a low finish under the keeper on 7mins. The opening goal settled us, arguably too much, and we looked comfortable for a while but didn't push on enough to open the floodgates. We moved the ball well and got into the Calli third, but the final ball was a whisker away from a forward's boot or too close to the defender to nip in and steal the ball. Fine margins of the quality and timing of the final pass. The length of time between the 1st and 2nd allowed Callington to grow in confidence too and from a set piece on the right were close to an equaliser which hit the base of the post and volleyed to safety. We continued to probe ourselves but weren't quite ruthless enough imo, and efforts from Small, Easterbrook and Westall all went close before Payny got the 2nd from 20yds minutes before halftime after being teed up by Westall. 2-0 HT. The 3rd came soon after the restart which was positive. Westall again the creator rolled the ball to Small who got the ball out from under his feet and smashed it in from 20yds. After the 3rd we made 5 subs before our 4th goal on 70mins when Westall again the creator for a hat trick of assists was slipped in down the right hand side and his low cross was swept home by Cullerton for 4-0. The 5th was superb technique from Jimi Taylor, receiving the ball in the centre of the park and feinted past his man and his through ball already had Cullerton on the run in a one sided foot race to smash the ball low past the keeper. Within 2mins of the 5th it was 6, and Cullerton's super sub trick. Bouch (I think?) had too much time and space just inside our half to chip a pitching wedge into space for Cullerton again already on his bike who powered past the defender and hit the ball high into the roof of the net from 12yds. This wrapped it up for us with other closes calls for Smallsy being a boot size away from his 2nd following good work down the left, and Easterbrook being a menace driving a low effort from close range whiskers past the post for what would have been a deserved goal. Late in the game Calli hadn't given up and got a consolation with a diagonal ball catching out Bark square on and the wide man raced in behind to finish well around 89mins. Bit of a blow to lose the clean sheet so late in the game, but having hit the post in the first half and 2 stinging efforts well saved by Sidey we can admit they had knocked on our door enough to deserve their consolation. 6-1FT. Some valuable minutes into everyone with earlyish subs and quality throughout the game we never really looked in much distress. A much bigger test to come on Saturday where we entertain promoted North Petherwin who have won 3 on the bounce since their opening day defeat to St Dom. Good luck to Calli and their young side for the rest of the season til the reversal.

Callington 0 - 1 Newquay Holsworthy 2 - 1 Penzance Liskeard 2 - 4 Bude St Dennis 0 - 3 Dobwalls Wendron 5 - 0 Sticker Falmouth 3 - 0 Wellington Ilfracombe 2 - 3 Torpoint Ath Shepton Mallet 2 - 3 Helston Ath St Blazey 4 - 0 Millbrook Welton Rovers 1 - 2 Saltash Utd

Camelford 1 - 2 Launceston

AFC St Austell 4 - 0 Bodmin Town Newquay 4 - 0 Sticker Wadebridge Town 5 - 0 St Dennis

Penzance 4 - 1 Truro City Reserves

Because supposedly it's everybody's game?

Yeah, early days yet. August is a nightmare for player availability too. Last season Torpoint went the first 7 or 8 without a win I think. Once the team got used to it, and got Dammerz and Ryan fitter, post Xmas our form was up there close with the title challengers. No rush or panic at Blaise Park required, it isn't September til tomorrow and only 5 games played out of 34.

You missed our Vice Chair, pretty sure Stevo played for Falmouth too.

I won't get personal back... At least someone has recognised some tongue in cheek. I thought the "back to reality" made it obvious. I may have a username on here but never hide my identity, whereas the unknown Diogo has it in for me clearly.

Millbrook 2 - 3 Torpoint Ath Torpoint goalscorers: Easterbrook, Payn, Westall. A dramatic derby where we were excellent, prime Barcelona and we only conceded due to cheating and bad luck. We've had none go our way so far this season 🤣 Back to reality... we were poor for the majority of the first half, particularly in possession. Time and time again we asked Westall to do too much in physical duels with Hambleton and Maguire at centre half and should be their bread and butter, of which they relished the opportunity to tussle, JH in particular. When we did get it into Westall's feet or body we didn't keep hold of it anyway. The few times we worked the ball wide we looked far more effective, particularly Smallsy out on the right, but it was too infrequent to carve out real chances and a frustration to watch. Easterbrook vs Adri on the left was an interesting match up too, the latter's speed in both directions will be a huge asset to him and Millbrook. All our efforts were from distance and we didn't call Pacey into action at all in the Millbrook goal until late in the half where a low ball in hit him from close range with little knowledge of it. Millbrook deservedly lead at the halftime break with Larsen pivotal. An appeal of handball was waved away on the edge of the Millbrook box and we stopped. Larsen didn't, racing onto the clearance and showing Boyle a clean set of heels from halfway to the byline, racing around the onrushing Sidey, before cutting back to Hewings for a side foot tap in with defenders closing. Larsen central and Mahoney on the left looked a threat all half on the break and their first touch and speed will be a threat in this league. Second half wasn't much better for the opening 10mins and we didn't see the reaction we were after, which lead to 4 changes with Bark, ManuelT, Robertson and Coutts introduced and all made a positive difference. Not just those 4, but it certainly helped turn the tide and we improved, got on the front foot and were better on the ball. We eventually equalised around 70mins with Easterbrook tucking away a loose ball after good work down the wing. This felt like the moment we needed and we were on top then, and took the lead only minutes later. Payny dribbled/bundled his way through 2-3 challenges and found space to shoot from 25yds and let go of a rocket past Pacey in goal for a great strike to open his account for the season. His celebration left him a little breathless and when you have crisp packets for lungs that was him deserving of a rest. 5mins after the 2nd we got the 3rd and some breathing room. A counter lead to Pacey in no man's land on the edge of his box and a loose ball just past the centre circle saw an audacious lob from 45yds from skipper Westall sail over Pacey in treacle and into the net. Another mass celo pending in front of the home dugout, the referee rightly squashed it quickly. It wasn't over for the tie though. Can't recall when it happened but Millbrook were milliseconds away from another goal their way with a forward about to let rip from 12yards but an excellent block by Manuel was worthy of a goal in itself and something that often doesn't get credit. They did get a 2nd with 3-4mins remaining, again from Hewings from approx 25yds with a strong effort taking a deflection and flying over Sidey. FT 2-3. A few yellow cards for both teams but good decisions and an amusing red card after the whistle. A feisty derby at times but not too close to the edge imo. A tricky game to referee which was well dealt with throughout I thought.

Millbrook 2 - 3 Torpoint Ath Torpoint goalscorers: Easterbrook, Payn, Westall. A dramatic derby where we were excellent, prime Barcelona and we only conceded due to cheating and bad luck. We've had none go our way so far this season 🤣 Back to reality... we were poor for the majority of the first half, particularly in possession. Time and time again we asked Westall to do too much in physical duels with Hambleton and Maguire at centre half and should be their bread and butter, of which they relished the opportunity to tussle, JH in particular. When we did get it into Westall's feet or body we didn't keep hold of it anyway. The few times we worked the ball wide we looked far more effective, particularly Smallsy out on the right, but it was too infrequent to carve out real chances and a frustration to watch. Easterbrook vs Adri on the left was an interesting match up too, the latter's speed in both directions will be a huge asset to him and Millbrook. All our efforts were from distance and we didn't call Pacey into action at all in the Millbrook goal until late in the half where a low ball in hit him from close range with little knowledge of it. Millbrook deservedly lead at the halftime break with Larsen pivotal. An appeal of handball was waved away on the edge of the Millbrook box and we stopped. Larsen didn't, racing onto the clearance and showing Boyle a clean set of heels from halfway to the byline, racing around the onrushing Sidey, before cutting back to Hewings for a side foot tap in with defenders closing. Larsen central and Mahoney on the left looked a threat all half on the break and their first touch and speed will be a threat in this league. Second half wasn't much better for the opening 10mins and we didn't see the reaction we were after, which lead to 4 changes with Bark, ManuelT, Robertson and Coutts introduced and all made a positive difference. Not just those 4, but it certainly helped turn the tide and we improved, got on the front foot and were better on the ball. We eventually equalised around 70mins with Easterbrook tucking away a loose ball after good work down the wing. This felt like the moment we needed and we were on top then, and took the lead only minutes later. Payny dribbled/bundled his way through 2-3 challenges and found space to shoot from 25yds and let go of a rocket past Pacey in goal for a great strike to open his account for the season. His celebration left him a little breathless and when you have crisp packets for lungs that was him deserving of a rest. 5mins after the 2nd we got the 3rd and some breathing room. A counter lead to Pacey in no man's land on the edge of his box and a loose ball just past the centre circle saw an audacious lob from 45yds from skipper Westall sail over Pacey in treacle and into the net. Another mass celo pending in front of the home dugout, the referee rightly squashed it quickly. It wasn't over for the tie though. Can't recall when it happened but Millbrook were milliseconds away from another goal their way with a forward about to let rip from 12yards but an excellent block by Manuel was worthy of a goal in itself and something that often doesn't get credit. They did get a 2nd with 3-4mins remaining, again from Hewings from approx 25yds with a strong effort taking a deflection and flying over Sidey. FT 2-3. A few yellow cards for both teams but good decisions and an amusing red card after the whistle. A feisty derby at times but not too close to the edge imo. A tricky game to referee which was well dealt with throughout I thought. How pathetic...

AFC St Austell 5 v 1 Truro City Reserves Bude Town 3 v 2 Wadebridge Town Camelford 1 v 3 Penzance Dobwalls 2 v 1 Mullion Launceston 0 v 3 Newquay Liskeard Athletic 3 v 1 Callington Town St Dennis 0 v 5 Wendron United Sticker 1 v 3 Holsworthy Brixham 2 v 2 Helston Athletic Millbrook 0 v 5 Shepton Mallet Nailsea & Tickenham 2 v 1 Falmouth Town Saltash United 3 v 1 Wellington St Blazey 1 v 1 Ilfracombe Town Torpoint Athletic 3 v 1 Welton Rovers

8 unavailable but Jack Podmore played for Pensilva on Saturday in St Piran Div 2.

I think Bryan is a good ref too. Good to see the positives about a referee on here Nick.

AFC St Austell 3 v 1 Dobwalls Bodmin Town 0 v 4 Liskeard Athletic Newquay 5 v 0 St Dennis Buckland Athletic 3 v 1 St Blazey

Bude Town 3 v 0 Launceston Brixham 3 v 1 Saltash United Falmouth Town 1 v 2 Torpoint Athletic

I saw Ethan play for his u16 side back in April at Centre Mid and thought he was excellent. Among 2 others on the day who are already at Elburton & Blazey/Plymstock. Being a lefty he’ll naturally get shoehorned to left back or left mid while he gains experience but don’t be surprised to see him move inside in the future.

I think it can be expensive. A long away trip or hosting someone whose come a long way can make a hefty loss on the day!

AFC St Austell 4 v 0 Bodmin Town Bishop Sutton 2 v 1 Wadebridge Town Bishops Lydeard 2 v 1 Bude Town Crediton United 1 v 4 Liskeard Athletic Dobwalls 0 v 3 St Blazey Falmouth Town 4 v 0 Honiton Town Launceston 2 v 2 Callington Town Saltash United 1 v 2 Radstock Town Sidmouth Town 2 v 0 Camelford Helston Athletic 5 v 0 Millbrook Torpoint Athletic 2 v 0 Ilfracombe Town Holsworthy 3 v 1 Truro City Reserves Newquay 4 v 1 Mullion Penzance 2 v 0 St Dennis

Bodmin Town 3 v 2 Sticker Wadebridge Town 2 v 3 Newquay

ECPL gave out the same award and was based on the marks given by the referee.