Mens Team Vs Truro B

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Truro B 0 – 0 Okehampton A

Okehampton A travelled to Truro for a rearranged fixture on Sunday following a marvellous 2-0 win against Marjon D on Saturday, Okehampton were keen to consolidate their position in the league and targeted a back to back victory. The game started brightly with both teams having lots of possession in the midfield but with neither team looking that threatening. It was Truro who looked the most dangerous at the end of the first half, but thanks to 2 brilliant stunning shot stopping saves from keeper Andrew Hookway it remained 0-0 at half time.

Following an inspirational half time team talk from skipper Chris Luxton the away team felt confident they would make the breakthrough in the second half. Excellent wide play from Toby Lloyd and Stuart Jarvis resulted in Okehampton penetrating the D and whilst they maintained pressure on the Truro backline they were unable to convert a string of penalty corners. It wasn't until solid midfield play by Jaden Reed and Joff Stevens that saw Okehampton finally break the dead lock with Luxton slotting past the stranded keeper. With the wind in their sails, Okehampton capitalised and continued to play attractive hockey. Following skilful play by Jake Lloyd he again found Saturday’s 2 goal hero Luxton who beat the keeper to see his shot  illegally stopped on the line; thankfully Brett Lawson converted the penalty stroke. Truro did not sit back, they changed their formation and started to camp in the Okehampton’s half. Tireless work at the back from Caleb Bourne, John Jarvis and Man of the Match Simon Bourne resulted in Okehampton keeping a clean sheet and achieving their target of back to back wins. The team now sit 8th in the league and with 2 fixtures remaining have now guaranteed their league survival following a 6 point haul this weekend.