| First Team Match Reports - 2007/08 |
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IVYBRIDGE TOWN 4-0 CULLOMPTON RANGERS
SATURDAY 9TH FEB - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The Ivies won 4-0 for the second week
in succession against a side in the relegation zone and
in the process avenged an unfortunate 1-0 defeat at Cullompton
earlier in the season.
The home side were determined to carry on where they left
off against Clyst and soon took the lead - Jamie Middleton
heading home skipper Martin Mitchell's corner. The visitors
briefly threaten with Cully player manager Jason Rees forcing
a smart save from debutant keeper Jack Dixon. A fine move
involving Joe Truelove, Jamie Morgan and Karl Curtis saw
the Ivies assistant manager square the ball to Middleton
who bundled the ball home to make it 2-0 and it was 3-0
inside half an hour when Middleton was clumsily hauled down
in the box, Ivybridge's top scorer failed to beat the keeper
with his initial spot kick but made no mistake with the
rebound.
The visitors failed to really threaten in the second half
with the Ivybridge defence, bolstered by the arrival of
Wayne Riley from Bodmin Town in fine form. The first highlight
of the second half saw Ben Smallridge take the field following
3 months in Australia, the talented winger was soon in the
action and struck a fine volley against the post. The best
was saved until last - Middleton controlled Morgan's fine
cross field pass with a sublime first touch before expertly
curling his shot around the visiting keeper for his and
his team's 4th goal.
"Once again a great team performance. Midds deserves
special praise for his afternoon's work, he scored with
his head, left foot and right foot for a perfect hatrick
in the first half and his 4th was a quality finish. I think
that takes him to 14 for the season, both he and Joe Truelove
have scored plenty of goals of late. I was also really pleased
with new signings Jack Dixon and Wayne Riley plus it was
good to welcome back Ben Smallridge for his trip to Australia,"
said Ivies boss Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
James Mitchell, Joe Truelove, Jamie Morgan, Jamie Middleton |
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CLYST ROVERS 0-4 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
SATURDAY 2ND FEB - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The
Ivies emphatically broke their loosing streak with a tremendous
display of skill and determination. The away team tore into
Clyst right from the start and nearly took an early lead
when the impressive Joe Truelove was denied by an amazing
goal-line clearance. They went infront midway through the
first half when James Mitchell combined with Truelove to
fire home from close range.
It was one way traffic in the second half as the Ivies relaxed
and played some good stuff. Truelove tapped home from close
range after Karl Curtis' shot was blocked, then veteran
Jamie Morgan smashed home a free kick from an improbable
angle. The best goal was saved for last: Jamie Middleton
sent Shaun Hulbert racing down the left flank, the Ivies
wing back skipped past a defender and squared it to the
Middleton who smashed the ball home from close range after
making up 40 yards to get on the of the cross.
"I knew we were capable of a performance like that
and full credit to the lads for showing they can battle
and play in equal measure. It was a relief to get a win
at last but we mustn't think the hard work is done as we
have a very tough game against Cullompton next week,"
said Ivybridge boss Martyn King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
James Mitchell, Joe Truelove, Jamie Morgan, Jamie Middleton |
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IVYBRIDGE 1-2 NEWTON ABBOT SPURS
SATURDAY 19TH JAN - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| TOWN boss Martyn King
chose his post-match words very carefully after watching
his side's good work undone by a controversial decision.
A
minute from the end of normal time home goalkeeper Gary
Turner appeared to catch a Dave Pooley free-kick the right
side of the goal-line. But the assistant referee flagged
that the ball had been carried over the line, much to the
surprise of everyone. After
a lengthy discussion between the officials the goal was
given, with Turner also being booked for protesting the
decision.
Perhaps,
tellingly, the visitors were retreating to defend Turner's
impending punt upfield and their manager Chris Breslan was
honest afterwards.
He
said: "It was a strange decision but it got us back
into the game and unsettled them enough for us to get a
winner."
"That
strange decision crushed us as nobody in the ground thought
for a moment that the ball had crossed the line," said
King, whose side are without a win in nine games.
To
rub salt into the Bridgers' wounds, Spurs grabbed the winner
in the second minute of stoppage time. Spurs striker Tom
Sercombe took full advantage of the home side's disruption
when he thumped a loose ball past Turner from 18 yards.
The
result was harsh on Ivybridge who had worked hard to eke
out and keep their single-goal advantage on a pitch that
stood up well despite the elements.
Spurs
should have taken an early lead, but Gary Byrne saw his
effort well saved by Turner after the Spurs' striker had
been put clear. Town were also lucky when the officials
waved away penalty claims when Steve Hatfield seemed to
bring down Byrne. But
this was balanced out when a second-half challenge on Jamie
Middleton was erroneously ruled outside the penalty box.
Ivybridge
went into the break a goal to the good, thanks to Joe Truelove's
superb 35-yard lob, but ultimately suffered from not taking
one of several clear chances after the interval.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Joe Truelove |
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IVYBRIDGE 0-5 SALTASH UNITED
SATURDAY 22ND DEC - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The depleted Ivies were
no match for Saltash who stretched their unbeaten run to
14 games and went to the top of the table in the process.
Injuries, suspensions and unavailability meant that Ivybridge
were once again without a number of players and Jamie Morgan
(injured), Shaun Hulbert (ill) and Ben Smith (unavailable)
added themselves to the list on the morning of the match.
The Ivies actually began the game reasonable well but eventually
went behind when Toby Clark headed home a corner at the
far post midway through the first half. A flowing passing
move made the score 2-0 at half time. The Ashes started
the second half in determined fashion and Stuart Clark made
it 3-0 before goals from Danny Lewis and Ryan McClements
made it 5-0.
"First of all, credit to Saltash. You could see why
they are on such a good run and are top of the table. I
want to say thank you to the players that made themselves
available for us, they worked hard but it was always going
to be difficult. Looking ahead, Jamie Middleton will be
back for the Boxing Day game and I am hopeful that Lance
Bailey and Gareth Jones are nearing full fitness too,"
said Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
N/A |
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IVYBRIDGE 2-2 LAUNCESTON
TUESDAY 15TH DEC - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The Ivies, without 13
players due to injuries and unavailability, got a great
result against the Clarets at Erme Valley. Player manager
Martyn King had a tough week getting a side together to
face the reigning Cornwall Senior Cup holders and was without
a number of first team regulars. He was also without goalkeepers
Joe Tickle and Mike Roberts.
Thankfully, Gary Turner made himself available on the morning
of the match and slotted in as if he had never been away.
The same can be said of midfielder James Mitchell who returned
to the team after a 5 year absence and had a great game
in the middle of the park.
The Ivies got off to a great start and took the lead after
Clarets keeper Paul Hider fouled Jamie Middleton. Amazingly
the referee decided not to take any action against Hider
but Middleton composed himself and slotted home the penalty.
The ref's decision proved to be controversial as Hider went
on to put in an excellent display including a spectacular
save from Middleton just 5 minutes after the penalty incident.
Launceston levelled early in the second half when the referee
adjudged that substitute Tom Barwell (on for the injured
Jamie Morgan) fouled Charlie Blair. Blair neatly beat Turner
to make it 1-1. The referee then went one better when he
gave a free kick that nobody else saw 30 yard from the Ivybridge
goal. Ivybridge boss Martyn King must have thought it wasn't
going to be his day when the visitors score a great goal
from the free kick. However, his battling side had other
ideas. James Mitchell headed down Matt Strickland's free
kick for Middleton to lash home a left foot volley from
the edge of the box.
"I am extremely proud of the players who pulled on
a green shirt today. They gave it everything and nearly
beat a very good Launceston side. I would particularly like
to thank Gary Turner and James Mitchell who, alongside Jamie
Middleton, were excellent for us. I was also pleased with
young Josh Ayres who stepped up from the under 18's and
didn't look out of place on the left side of midfield,"
said King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Jamie Middleton (2) |
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IVYBRIDGE 1-2 ELMORE
TUESDAY 27TH NOV - ST LUKES BOWL |
| The Ivies missed out on
a tie with Plymouth Argyle in the next round of the St Lukes
Bowl after this defeat against Toolstation Division One
outfit Elmore at Coach Road, Newton Abbot. The Ivies were
decimated by injuries and unavailability of 10 players going
into the game but more than held their own in first half
that ended 0-0.
Elmore started the second half well and took the lead on
the hour mark. Neil Robertson deflected the ball into his
own net from a corner. That was the signal for Ivybridge
player manager to change things around which put Elmore
under sustained pressure and it was no surprise that they
levelled when Joe Truelove bundled home a cross from the
excellent Matt Strickland. More pressure followed but the
Ivies failed to take advantage and were hit by a real sucker
punch with 10 minutes to go. The home defence failed to
deal with what looked like a simple clearance and were punished.
Five minutes later Elmore secured their place in the next
round with another goal on the break.
"We are obviously disappointed at missing out on the
chance to play Argyle in the next round. On the positive
side, we looked good in the second half for long period
without some key players. Ultimately though, we should have
put our chances away a dealt with their goals - the second
one in particular. I told the players that a lack of concentration
has cost us big time," said Martyn King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Joe Truelove |
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NEWTON SPURS 2-2 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 24TH NOV - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The Ivies twice recovered
from behind to grab a draw at The Recreation Ground. The
home side started brighter and went close on a couple of
occasions early on. They took the lead after half an hour
when Alex Blackburn blasted home from close range following
a goal mouth scramble.
Ivybridge started the second half in a more determined mood
and drew level from the penalty spot. Ben Smallridge's burst
into the box was halted illegally by Nick Hayman which gave
Jamie Middleton the chance to smash home the spot kick.
That was the signal for Spurs to apply some pressure. A
half clearance by the Ivybridge defence fell to Paul Froude
who made no mistake from 25 yards out. The Ivies weren't
to be denied though and got the equaliser with 10 minutes
remaining. Subtitute Joe Truelove caused mayhem in the home
defence before beating his marker on the edge of the box
and hammering a fine shot into the top corner of Ross Belotti's
net.
"Overall I am please to get a result out of the game.
It is never an easy place to come and we didn't help ourselves
with a poor performance in the first half. However, in the
second half we showed much more character and determination
and were rewarded with a point," said Martyn King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Jamie Middleton (pen), Joe Truelove |
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IVYBRIDGE 1-2 TORPOINT ATHLETIC
SATURDAY 3RD NOV - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| The Ivies conceded two
goals in the final 5 minutes and let 3 point slip from their
grasp against high-flying Torpoint. The home side started
very strongly and took the lead after 5 minutes - Lance
Bailey firing home from the penalty spot after a foul on
Ben Smallridge. Torpoint responded with plenty of pressure
and but for a couple of smart saves from Joe Tickle, would
have been level at half time.
The visitors continued to apply the pressure after the break.
The Ivies defence held firm until 5 minutes from time, Bailey
missed an attempted clearance which eventually ended up
with Ben Davies heading home the equaliser from close range.
Worse was to come when Davies hooked home the winner with
a minute to go.
"I'm obviously gutted to lose the game given that we
were in a good position with 5 minutes to go. Having said
that, we only have ourselves to blame. We surrendered the
initiative after starting strongly and Torpoint put us under
alot of pressure. We needed to keep the ball better but
our passing and movement wasn't good enough and that led
to us giving the ball away very cheaply," said Martyn
King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Lance Bailey (pen) |
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LAUNCESTON
1-3 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 27TH OCT - SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION |
| A fine away win at Launceston
moved the Ivies up to 7th place in the Carlsberg SW Peninsula
League Premier Division. Karl Curtis opened the scoring
midway through the first half following some good work by
Joe Truelove, the Ivies' assistant manager scored his 5th
goal of the season with a low drive from the edge of the
area. The Clarets hit back 10 minutes later but Ben Smallridge's
goal meant the away side ended the half 2-1 up.
Launceston applied the pressure in the second half but never
really threatened Joe Tickle in the Ivybridge goal thanks
to some fine defending. The Ivies always looked threatening
on the break with Truelove and Shaun Hulbert (twice) squandering
chances to make the game safe. That finally happened with
15 minutes to go when Carlton Farnham applied the finishing
touch to a great move which was started by Jamie Morgan.
"That was an excellent performance; we are starting
to defend well as a team which is a big area of improvement
for us. All of us were on our game and we needed to be to
beat a good side like Launceston," said Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
Karl Curtis, Ben Smallridge, Carlton Farnham |
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MILLBROOK
0-1 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 20TH OCT - THORGMORTON CUP 2ND ROUND |
| A place in the last 16
was secured after a hard fought victory at Mill Park. The
home side applied plenty of early pressure which they failed
to convert into any clear cut chances. When they did get
a sight on goal, former Ivybridge legend Tony Hendy shot
wide. Ivybridge settled into the game midway through the
first half with Ben Smallridge a constant threat down the
right. He supplied a number of crosses which the home defence
managed to deal with until Jamie Middleton burst clear only
to see his shot smothered by the keeper.
The second half continued to be a real battle but the Ivies
always looked threatening from set pieces. After having
an earlier corner cleared off the line, the visitors grabbed
the winner on 59 minutes. Karl Curtis' corner was met at
the far post by Martyn King who headed back across goal
for fellow defender Steve Hatfield to head home from a yard
out. Millbrook chased an equaliser and nearly got one but
for Joe Tickle tipping a free kick on to the post but the
Ivies defence held firm to book an away trip to St Blazey
in the next round.
"I'm please we kept a clean sheet and ground out a
win. It wasn't our best performance of the season but credit
must go to Millbrook for that. We are through to the next
round so we achieved what we set out to do, it was also
good to see Jamie Morgan and Carlton Farnham (who both came
of the bench in the second half) return to action after
missing the last couple of games," said Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
Steven Hatfield |
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IVYBRIDGE 2-2 ELBURTON VILLA
SATURDAY 13TH OCT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| The Ivies got a point
when they could easily have got all three in a typically
heated derby match against Elburton. The home side should
have taken the lead early on when Ben Smallridge made the
first of his many runs into the Elburton area, only to loft
the ball over the advancing Simon May and the cross bar.
Elburton took the lead midway through the first half in
bizarre circumstances, Joe Tickle's punch struck Karl Curtis
and looped into the net for an unfortunate own goal. A flurry
of yellow cards followed before the Ivies took control of
the game. A fine flowing move should have seen them draw
level but young striker Joe Truelove hit his shot wide.
The second half saw the home side carry on where they left
off and grabbed an equaliser. A fine passing move between
Lance Bailey and Ben Smallridge provided Gareth Jones with
a simple tap in. Elburton were then reduced to 10 men when
John Winters was sent off for a shocking challenge on Joe
Truelove. Credit must go to the officials who dealt with
the ensuing scenes well. The Ivies took a deserved lead
on 75 minutes when Neil Robertson stabbed the ball home
at the far post from a set piece. The home side failed to
hold on to their lead and Elburton scrambled home the equaliser
late on.
"I was really pleased with the way we played for long
periods of the game. We kept our discipline and stuck to
playing our game which opened them up on enough ocassions
for us to win the game. The lads were down after the game
but it is important that we build on that performance."
Said Martyn King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS:
Karl Curtis (OG), Neil Robertson |
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FALMOUTH TOWN 4-0 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 6TH OCT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| Already without Martin
Mitchell, Lance Bailey, Ben Smith, Darren Wills, Richard
Jones and Duncan Duthie; Ivies boss Martyn King knew the
trip to high flying Falmouth would be even tougher when
he received calls from Jamie Morgan and Carlton Farnham
on the morning of the match informing him they were unable
to play.
The Ivies started the game reasonably well and absorbed
early pressure from the home side who never really threatened.
That was until debutant keeper Joe Tickle dropped a cross
from the left wing allowing Jamie Morrison-Hill to tap home
the opener. Ivybridge's luck was summed up in in the latter
stages of the first half when Darren Edwards was forced
to come off with an ankle injury and Jamie Middleton, Ben
Smallridge and Joe Truelove all missed chances to equalise.
Matters got worse in the second half when the linesman was
literally the only person in Bickland Park thinking that
the break that led to Falmouth's second goal was onside!
That was quickly followed by Neil Robertson collecting his
second yellow card and giving away a penalty in the process
which was neatly converted by Andy Bowker. The home side
secured their win moments later - punishing a tried 10 men.
"To say it was a bad day would be an understatement!"
said King. "The lads worked really hard and it was
very different from our defeat at Liskeard where we were
awful. Falmouth's second goal killed us at a time when I
fancied us to draw level, it was a shocking decision by
the linesman and all the spectators in the stand behind
me agreed their player was at least 5 yards offside,"
concluded a dejected Player Manager.
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SCORERS:
N/A |
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IVYBRIDGE 4-2 CLYST ROVERS
SATURDAY 22ND SEPT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| The Ivies returned to
winning ways and grabbed their first home win of the season
in the process. Jamie Middleton blasted home a free kick
after eight minutes but Clyst battled back well and grabbed
a deserved equaliser when Gareth Davis headed home a corner
on the stroke of half time.
The visitors stunned the home side by taking the lead shortly
after half time, Peter Darke capitalising on a rare error
from Tom Buckler. The Ivies responded in the right way with
Carlton Farnham heading in at the far post from Ben Smallridge's
cross. Assistant Manger Karl Curtis put them in front with
a smart finish from 10 yards and Jamie Middleton scored
his second goal of the game following some great initial
work by the impressive Jamie Morgan.
"It was great to pick up 3 points today and score a
few goals in the process. We responded well after going
2-1 down and were good value for the win. I was particularly
pleased for Jamie Middleton who has had a bit of a stop/start
season so far, he was superb for us today," said Martyn
King.
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SCORERS:
Jamie Middleton (2), Karl Curtis, Carlton Farnham |
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CULLOMPTON RANGERS 1-0 IVYBRIDGE
TUESDAY 18TH SEPT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| The Ivies put in a far
better performance than against Liskeard but were left to
reflect on several missed chances that should have seen
them travel back down the A38 with 3 points. The away side
started strongly with Joe Truelove's shot cleared off the
line in the first minute following some excellent work from
Karl Curtis.
The home side took the lead in the 25 minute against the
run of play. A quickly taken corner found Matthew Scott
25 yards out who beat Tom Buckler with an excellent finish.
Ivybridge had plenty of chances to draw level but Gareth
Jones, Jamie Middleton and Karl Curtis all failed to hit
the target when well placed. The second half began in the
same vein with both Ben Smallridge and Carlton Farnham creating
havoc for the home defence but as the game wore on Cully
had chances of their own with Kenny Smith denied twice by
Buckler. Ivybridge first team coach Ben Smith was sent off
with 8 minutes remaining after picking up a second yellow
card.
"I am gutted for the lads. They put in an excellent
performance tonight and didn't get what they deserved. We
bounced back well after our defeat at Liskeard and I was
pleased with our character. It is just a shame we didn't
get the result to match the improvement," said Martyn
King.
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SCORERS:
N/A |
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LISKEARD ATHLETIC 5-0 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 15TH SEPT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| The first team slumped
to their heaviest defeat of the season so far, thanks to
some poor defending at Lux Park. Ivybridge actually started
the game reasonably well, but some very basic errors at
the back meant the home side were 3-0 up at half time. To
make matters worse, skipper Martin Mitchell went straight
to Derriford Hospital after suffering an ankle injury midway
through the first half. The second half was only marginally
better as the home side ran out 5-0 winners.
"To say our defending was poor was an understatement!
We have to understand that we can't defend like that in
this league and expect to get any kind of result. It is
frustrating because we have played far better and that is
why I am sure we will bounce back. The only good news on
the day was that Martin Mitchell's injury isn't as bad as
we first feared and I am hoping to have him back in the
next couple of weeks," said Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
N/A |
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IVYBRIDGE 0-0 HOLSWORTHY
SATURDAY 8TH SEPT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| Ivybridge should deem
this as nothing other than a poor performance and will be
kicking themselves for wasting the chance to go to the top
of the new South West Peninsula League on goal difference
after Parkway's Friday night defeat at home to Launceston.
The game had few bright spots but Ivybridge had more chances
to break the deadlock. An amazing goalmouth scramble should
have resulted in a goal but a combination of some excellent
goalkeeping, goal line defending and the cross bar denied
home side. Holsworthy ended the game stronger and, but for
2 fine one-on-one saves by Tom Buckler, could have left
travelled back to North Devon with all 3 points.
"I wasn't happy with our performance out there today.
We seemed to lack a bit of spark or somebody to take the
game by the scruff of the neck. I am still wondering how
the ball didn't go in during that scramble and when it didn't
I knew it was going to be one of those days! In the end,
I was very thankful to Tom for pulling off a couple of great
saves which got us a point," said Martyn King.
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SCORERS:
N/A |
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TORPOINT
ATHLETIC 1-2 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 1ST SEPT - SWPL PREM DIV |
| The Ivies followed up
last week's win over Tavistock with another excellent performance
at SWP League leaders Torpoint. The away side started strongly
with Carlton Farnham going close in the first 5 minutes
following some good work by Gareth Jones. Shortly afterwards
the impressive Ben Smallridge raced clear but his shot stuck
the post. Ivybridge took the lead on 25 minutes when Karl
Curtis volleyed home Jamie Morgan's corner from close range.
They continued to have most of the play but only held a
1-0 lead at the break.
The Ivies started the 2nd half brightly and went 2-0 up
when Smallridge beat Joey Syndercombe with a low left foot
shot from the edge of the area. Joe Truelove and Jamie Middleton
both had good chances to make it 3-0 but failed to beat
the home keeper. Torpoint scored with 10 minutes remaining
but the Ivybridge defence, with Steve Hatfield outstanding,
held firm to take 3 points.
"I was very pleased with what I saw out there today,"
said Ivies player manager Martyn King. "I challenged
the lads to show me they could improve on last week's win
and they certainly did that. The encouraging thing for me
is that we are improving with every game." he said. |
| GOAL
SCORERS:
Karl Curtis, Ben Smallridge |
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TAVISTOCK
1-2 IVYBRIDGE
SATURDAY 25TH AUG - SWPL PREM DIV |
| Match Report to follow.
"We bounced back really well after some bad luck against
Parkway and really deserved to get 3 points today. To come
here and beat such a quality side as Tavistock shows we
we are improving all the time. Let's not forget that we
were without Lance Bailey, Shaun Hulbert, Jamie Middleton,
Neil Robertson, Darren Edwards, Andy Parsons and Duncan
Duthie for this game so the squad has responded well. I'm
particularly pleased for 3 young lads, Carlton Farnham,
Joe Truelove and Mark Smith who played really well:"
Said a delighted Martyn King. |
| GOAL
SCORERS:
Martin Mitchell (pen), Karl Curtis |
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IVYBRIDGE
1-4 PLYMOUTH PARKWAY
WEDNESDAY 22ND AUG - SWPL PREM DIV |
| Had both teams taken their
chances, double figures would have been a certainty in an
open and fast flowing game at Erme Valley last night. Ivybridge
striker Carlton Farnham suffered more than most in the Carlsberg
South West Peninsula Premier Division clash. He
hit the crossbar on three occasions while Parkway goalkeeper
Dave Painter denied him three times.
Ivybridge started brightly
and had the better of it in the first 22 minutes and it
was the hosts who opened the scoring. Farnham
curled a great effort onto the bar and when the ball came
out to Martin Mitchell, he was scythed down from behind
by Lee Doel. And Jamie Middleton sent Painter the wrong
way from the spot.
However, home celebrations
did not last long, because within two minutes Parkway were
level. Paul Quinn's
cross found Mark Berry ghosting in to shoot first time past
Tom Buckler in goal.
Ivybridge came back at their
visitors with Middleton heading wide before Farnham deflected
Jamie Morgan's free-kick onto the bar with Parkway defender
Ian Symons heading the loose ball clear from on the line.
Parkway silenced the home
crowd on 34 minutes when Danny Brook's cross found its way
to the unmarked Shane Powell, who fired through Buckler's
legs.
Just to prove that Ivybridge
and Farnham's luck was out he hit the bar for a third time
before a great save from Buckler turned Jon Morris' drive
onto the woodwork.
Parkway were much improved
after the break and it was former Ivybridge striker Berry
who gave the visitors breathing space with another clinical
finish on 69 minutes.
The scoring was completed
nine minutes later when Doel's effort came back off the
woodwork for Ryan Fice to steer into an empty net and move
his side up to second in the table.
"The scoreline certainly doesn't reflect the game and
at times we played some good stuff. However, we conceded
at crucial stages of the game thanks to some quality finishing
from Mark Berry. The lads worked really hard tonight and
didn't get what they deserved." said Martyn King. |
| GOAL
SCORERS:
Jamie Middleton (pen) |
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WITHERIDGE
2-3 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
SATURDAY 18TH AUG - SWPL PREM DIV |
Another game of two halves
for the Ivys, only this time they got it right in the second
half! Although Ivybridge played poorly in the first half they
still managed to create chances for Bailey, Farnham and Edwards.
The latter picked up a nasty knock after 30 mintues which
resulted in him paying a visit to Tiverton Hospital as a precaution.
Witheridge then grabbed two goals in 10 minutes to lead at
the interval.
Martyn King and his assistant Karl Curtis changed things around
at half time and gave the players some "constructive"
feedback on their first half performance. The players rolled
up their sleeves and responded very well and the Iys were
back in the game after Carlton Farnham applied the finishing
touch to excellent work by Ben Smallridge on 55 mins. King
replaced the hard working Gareth Jones with Joe Truelove with
15 minutes to go and it proved to be an inspired substitution
as the youngster hammered home a cross from Smallridge with
his first touch. The away side completed a great comeback
when Farnham created some space for himself and coolly finished
from 10 yards with just 2 minutes left to play.
"First half - disappointing. Second half - much better:"
was the simple assessment from King. "In our first two
games the lads have shown me they have the character but there
are still things we need to get sorted. That isn't a surprise
to me given the amount of new faces we have at the club. Overall
though, I am pleased with four points from our first two games."
King concluded. |
| GOAL
SCORERS:
Lance Bailey (2 - pen), Neil Robertson |
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ELBURTON
VILLA 3-3 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
WEDNESDAY 15TH AUG - SWPL PREM DIV |
Elburton Villa and Ivybridge
Town shared 6 goals in an entertaining tussle at Haye Road
this evening. Neil Robertson fired the Ivy's into the lead
after just 13 minutes, the Ivy's were of course playing their
1st match. Then the next 3 goals all came from the penalty
spot before half time. Sam Davey for Elburton levelled the
scorers then two penalties, both converted by Lance Bailey
had the Ivy's 3-1 ahead at the interval. In the 2nd half Elburton
hit back reducing the arrears through Lee Johnson and then
earning a share of the spoils when substitute Roger Bonaparte
levelled after 87 minutes.
"I am disappointed that we let a 3-1 lead slip as not
many sides get the opportunity to come away from Haye Road
with 3 points. I thought we were good value for our lead at
half time but we didn't carry it on in the 2nd half. We lost
a bit of shape and paid the price. On the positive side, when
we were on top of our game, we looked very strong. We are
still building a side and I can welcome back Jamie Middleton,
Steve Hatfield and Gareth Jones to the squad for the Witheridge
game on Saturday:" said player manager Martyn King. |
| GOAL
SCORERS:
Lance Bailey (2 - pen), Neil Robertson |
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ROYAL
NAVY 0-7 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
THURS 9TH AUG (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
The Bridgers eased to a comfortable
win against the sailors from HMS Drake in their final pre-season
friendly before the first game of the season against Elburton
Villa next week. Despite being without Jamie Morgan, Shaun
Hulbert, Darren Edwards, Jamie Middleton, Steve Hatfield,
Duncan Duthie and Gary Turner, the away side took their tally
to 9 goals without reply in 2 friendlies this week.
Ivybridge were on the front foot from the very begining and
took the lead after Joe Truelove side footed into an empty
net after good work from Carlton Farnham. Captain Martin Mitchell
made it 2-0 with a great strike from 25 yards and new signing
Gareth Jones made it 3 in 3 games for him just before half
time. The second half continued in the same vain and goals
from Smallridge, Truelove, Bailey and Farnham made it 7-0.
"I was very pleased that we kept our concentration and
tempo to get another win that'll grow our confidence. We are
still progressing but I am happy with the lads' attitude and
commitment in preparation for the big kick off next week:"
said Martyn King. |
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HATHERLEIGH
TOWN 0-2 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
TUE 7TH AUG (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
A good workout for the
Bridgers against a young and committed team from North Devon.
The opening exchanges were fairly even until the Ivybridge
midfield took control of the game with Bailey and Morgan
showing off their passing game. Ivybridge should have took
the lead in the first half with Bailey, Edwards and Smallridge
all going close.
The second half continued in the same vain with Edwards,
Truelove and Robertson all going close before Smallridge
struck the opener with a superb low volley from the edge
of the area on the hour. Mitchell went close shortly afterwards
and it wasn't until the last kick of the game that the Ivies
got their second, courtesy of a tap in from Gareth Jones.
"I was pleased with our shape and commitment and defensively
we looked solid. There are always areas in which any team
can improve though and I look forward to the game against
HMS Drake on Thursday when we can make another step in the
right direction:" said Martyn King
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| GOAL
SCORERS: Ben
Smallridge, Gareth Jones |
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BUDLEIGH
SALTERTON 2-1 IVYBRIDGE TOWN
SAT 28TH JULY (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
An excellent work out for
both teams at Greenaway Lane. Ivybridge started well and
took the lead midway through the first half when Darren
Edwards powered home a header from a cross by the excellent
Ben Smith. Ivybridge then lost striker Jamie Middleton to
injury but Budleigh were always a threat with their 3 man
attack of Danny Williams, Danny Hall and Jamie Densham and
it was the latter who stole in at the far post for the equaliser
just before half time.
Budleigh started the 2nd half well but were denied by some
great defending from the impressive Matt Strickland, Steve
Hatfield and Tom Buckler who produced a couple of smart
saves. Budleigh's winner came on 70 minutes after good work
by Densham who set up Williams for a simple tap in. Ivybridge
bounced back well a were close to drawing level on a number
of occasions but great saves by the Budleigh keeper denied
both Jamie Morgan and Darren Edwards.
"I was very pleased our performance against a strong
Budleigh side. Considering we were without Lance Bailey
(who's wife gave birth to a baby girl on the morning of
the match), Shaun Hulbert, Darren Wills, Ben Smallridge,
Neil Robertson and Gary Turner; we coped very well."
Said Martyn King.
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| GOAL
SCORERS: Darren
Edwards |
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SALTASH
UTD RESERVES V IVYBRIDGE TOWN
THUR 26TH JULY (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
Game postponed. Waterlogged
pitch.
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| GOAL
SCORERS: N/A |
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BOVEY
TRACEY V IVYBRIDGE TOWN
WED 25TH JULY (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
Game postponed by opposition.
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| GOAL
SCORERS: N/A |
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IVYBRIDGE
TOWN 3-2 STAVERTON & LANDSCOVE
SAT 21ST JULY (PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) |
No Match report available.
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| GOAL
SCORERS: Middleton(2),
Jones |
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