Foxhole 0 Wadebridge 0

[Darin Morse]

Foxhole 0 Wadebridge 0

Tuesday 23rd August 2011

Foxhole maintained their unbeaten record with a hard-fought draw against fancied Wadebridge, but were made to sweat after fading in the second half after a promising opening, ultimately grateful that the visitors had left behind their shooting boots. Nevertheless, the Foxes battled hard amongst the general blood and thunder and deserved their point on spirit alone before a healthy Goverseth crowd.

The early stages appeared to indicate a possible repeat of Saturday's goal-fest as Foxhole quickly took the initiative, Thomas' fine early cross only just eluding Upton, while Gamble turned Dan Cox inside out before firing over from twenty yards within the first two minutes. It wasn't long before Upton displayed typically clever feet inside a packed area only to be denied by the diving Vercoe who was soon happy to watch Spaul's piledriver flash over, but the poor execution of dead-balls let the visiting back four off the hook far too regularly. Vercoe was equal to Gamble's left-footed effort and Adam Holland flicked a header wide but by then Wadebridge had begun to assert themselves and May's tricky run down the right caused alarm before it petered out amidst a host of defiant defenders as the influence of Cudmore and Beesley intensified. Shortly after Spaul had been crudely upended by Witts to earn the left-back a deserved caution, Upton released Gamble, whose fierce drive stung the hands of Vercoe, the final action of a breathless first half.

Unfortunately Foxhole were unable to maintain their momentum on the restart and Vercoe was a virtual spectator for the remainder of the match. Poole found himself clear on two occasions, firstly bizarrely opting to pass and then shooting straight at Holland, who had to be alert to deny the unmarked Paul Cox's header. Both Cook, hitherto the appreciative recipient of some generous heading practice, and Mewton saw yellow for dissent, and was soon joined in the fussy referee's book by Gotthardt and Thomas for fouls as the match continued to thrill, but goalmouth excitement was at a premium prior to the belated introduction of the bustling Cunningham, who ought to have clinched the points late on only to delay pulling the trigger, allowing Stephen to block.

Foxhole (4-4-2): Ryan Holland; Adam Trudgian, Ben Thomas, Adam Holland, Joe Stone (sub. Ryan Stephen); Jaydon Gotthardt (sub. Orrin Crowle), Sam Kenny, Lee Hazeldine, Ben Spaul; Adam Gamble (sub. Aydan Rundle), Duane Upton.

Wadebridge (4-4-2): Tom Vercoe; Dan Cox, Dan Witts, Martin Cook, Sam Gerken (sub. Leighton Carhart); Connor Mewton, Jon May, Dayll Beesley, James Cudmore; Paul Cox, Simon Poole (sub. Sean Cunningham).

Referee: Mr Justin Moses (Falmouth).

[Darin Morse]

Sorry, it's getting late! The score was 0-0 not 1-1. I can't work out how to edit the title! Help!

Great game though. Come on the super Foxes!

[goosefish]

thought foxhole were unlucky not 2 score darin,that mewton boy was a complete ass 2!!

[goosefish]

just actin up 2 the crowd,got the making of a tidy footballer if he concentrates on his game rather than wot some1 is shouting,but then works both ways tho i suppose if no 1 gives him grief he wont retaliate!!

[Martin McHugh]

what was wrong with that 'mewton' boy then ?

Attitude???????

[Martin McHugh]

Define right and wrong people my young friend!

[goosefish]

he was getting some stick from the goverseth faithful,but rather than ignore them he decided 2 answer wiv various words n kick the ball in at them bearing in mind there were a few innocent spectators stood there as well!!

shame really cos wen he had the ball he looked quite good but like u sed martin attitude!! think hes gonna end up like lee whetter lol

[Martin McHugh]

Quite possible mate, time will tell. Ability can be overshadowed by attitude and its too easy to get a reputation as a gobby git when ur a youngster trying to prove urself!

MQ