PADSTOW UNITED A.F.C.

MATCH REPORTS

30/01/10

 

PUAFC 9 v 3 Duke of Cornwall

 

The pitch was in superb condition for this game and the weather was perfect for football. Both teams were up for this game with the Dukes beating Tregony 2-1 the previous weekend and Padstow knowing they require all points available.

Within 5 minutes of kick off Jake Charles netted after a goalmouth scramble. The game was played mainly in midfield with Padstow creating most of the chances, until Padstow conceded a needless free kick just to the left of their area. The ball was hit in high across the area, and Sam Gerry put a great header passed his own keeper. 2 minutes later Gerry redeemed himself, after a clearance was returned to the top right hand corner of the net from 25 yards. The next 4 minutes saw 2 goals from Padstow. Dave Trestain put a long throw into the area, Johnny Murt headed on for Kyle Tippet to finish. Tippet then saw a great shot saved by the keeper, who parried it away to a waiting Sean Blows. 4-1 HT

The Dukes came out fighting for the second half and were awarded a penalty which was dispatched by Palo Costa. Minutes later a poor defensive error led to another goalmouth scramble which Jake Charles put away. The Dukes came forward hard and a poor back pass let Paulo Jorge into steer around the Padstow keeper to score. Padstow moved up a gear and saw them net 4 goals in 15 minutes.  Johnny Murt latched onto a Rob Rowe free kick to squeeze the ball passed the Dukes keeper. In a good switching movement Charles laid the ball to Blows, who went on to beat he keeper in a 1 to 1 situation.  Minutes later a ball played forward by Gerry saw Blows get his hat trick. With 10 minutes to go an accurate free kick taken by Tom Hull, saw Murt get his second with an explosive header. FT 9-3. Overall not the best football Ive seen from Padstow, but a hell of a result

 

Goalscorers

Blows 3

J Murt 2

Charles 2

Gerry, Tippet

Extract from DOC website (part of managers report)Click Here for DOC Match Report

However I must commend Padstow on the quality of football they played, as a team they play well together and work for each other (as we can, but fail to) and they have all the credentials to win League 5.

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23/01/10

 

North Hill 1   Padstow United 4          

 

Padstow started the game with the manager absent due to Family illness. Russell McOwen stepped up and done a great job, They started with a few fringe players to give them a chance to prove themselves, and everyone gave their all. North Hill were brilliant in the first half and completely shut Padstow out while creating a few chances of their own. McOwen made a change at half time and put Kyle Tippett upfront, and the 2 normal strikers settled back to where they left off, with tippett creating 3 of the 4 goals. Johnny Murt flew down the wing, beat his man and slotted it into the bottom corner to make it 1-0. then Padstow were awarded a free kick and Sean Blows stepped up and was quite fortunate that it went in, after a tame effort. North Hill Never gave up and scored a very good breakaway goal of their own. With North Hill camped in the Padstow half the green army broke from a great throw by the goalie, Jake Charles, Johhny Murt, kyle Tippet and Sean blows were knocking the ball round with blows scoring with a low drive to the bottom corner from outside the box. Matt Cortis (left back) made a great strike after going up front as a result of picking up a knock. All in all a great game, good luck to North Hill for the rest of the season as they played extremely well.
Goalscorers:
Blows(2)
JohnnyMurt
Matt Cortis

Thanks to Russell for doing a good job today, and to the 2 subs that didnt get a game, its a long way to go and not play. Ill try and sort that over the next couple of weeks.Also to Blowsy for doing the match report, although your name does crop up a few times. Sounds like it was a hard 1st half, but all of you will agree, ANOTHER 3 POINTS SECURED Thanks to all today, well done lads!!! and well done "Miffy" on your 1st goal

16/01/10

PUAFC 4 V 1 Tregony

A very good game between league leaders Tregony and Padstow in 2^nd place. It was very scrappy at times due to the weather but the pitch held up bit better than expected, Padstow dominated the first half, going 2-0 up with goals from Sean Blows and Kyle Tippet.10 mins in Tippet received the ball with the keeper to beat. The keeper couldn�t hold the shot and Tippet followed up to finish. 5 minutes later Padstow started a move which included 7 passes and finished  with Sean Blows beating the keeper but then Tregony nicked a goal against the run of play through inform Ross Vickory. The second half was a lot more even matched but Tregony just couldn�t score, Padstow caught them on the break and made it 3-1 with Tippet letting fly with a lovely shot ,the keeper couldn�t gather it, and Blows was on the end of it for his second. Johnny Murt then rounded off a good display when he picked up the ball and ran into the Tregony half, shaking off 2 players, he shot passed the keeper for his 1^st since his return, and Padstows  fourth. In the last few moments Tregony did have the ball in the back of then net but was disallowed for being offside, all in all a good game,and 3 massive points again secured

5/12/09 PUAFC 2 V 0 Boscastle Res

The pitch was looking good, and the lads were looking forward to this game, as they felt they were robbed of 2 points earlier in the season. (see match report- lino had grit in his eye). Only a short report as I reffed the game, and as you are aware, you see a different game on the pitch.  Thanks to Boscastle for allowing this game to be on, by allowing the me to referee ( no ref assigned to the game). Both teams had their chances and 20 minutes in Kyle Tippet claimed a deflected shot for Padstow  to go one up. The score remained the same until 55 minutes when Dave Trestain beat the keeper for Padstows second.  Padstow were delighted with the 2-0 result, retaining the pressure on the teams above them.

What others have said
would like to say that this was a good game today considering the weather and boscastle managed to keep with there high flying apponents in the 1st half playing against the wind but in the second half boscastle seem to lose there way which is a little disapointing for me but to be fair padstow are a very good team and play great football at times, also would like to say thanks to padstow manager for doing an excellent refereeing job today, credit to your club !!!! good luck to padstow for rest of the season best team we,ve played so far !!!   Posted by "Get In" on Cornish soccer forum


28/11/09
Boscastle 5 v PUAFC 2  3rd Rnd Junior Cup

1st game for 3 weeks due to the weather, and it rained constantly throughout this game as well, which hasn't done much for the pitch, although a good amount of grass left so shouldn't take too long to recover.

Padstow attacked from the start, it remained like that until 20 mins in when Boscastle scored from a set piece from just outside the area. Within seconds of the kickoff Jake Charles rattled the goal with a blistering shot against the post. Padstows passing ability was starting to show, even in the weather the ball was being moved around, on the floor. On 26 mins the ball fell to Russel McOwen who let one fly from about 30 yards, this was blocked but rebounded straight back to McOwen who promptly buried the ball into the top left hand corner of the net, leaving the keeper watching it go in. Padstow kept up the pressure and 6 minutes later McOwen skinned the fullback and pulled back the ball to an inform Sean Blows, whos side footed volley left the unprotected keeper flatfooted. Padstow went in 2-1 up at half time, to a welcome cup of hot tea. Boscastle came out with more fight in the 2nd half and the game flowed back and forwards with both teams failing to take their chances, with Padstow keeper Rob Elliot keeping his team in front with reaction saves. 20 mins in Elliot  saved a close range shot,but it fell to the ground, there followed  a goal mouth scramble which left Elliot with an injured left arm. At the same time Shane Hollies had to be substituted.  Tom Hull went between the sticks from midfield, and on came Matt Cortis to replace Hollies. Elliot went up front, but had to be replaced by Tom Mullard within a few minutes. Boscastle started to get more and more of the ball and with 20 mins to go, equalised. The forced substitions seemed to upset the flow of Padstows game, and in the last 15 mins Boscastle were camped in the Padstow half, and it was no surprise that they added another 2 goals, before a CROSS was floated into the Padstow area. It was carried by the wind and slipped in behind the stand in keeper. Padstow certainly didnt disgrace themselves against a team 5 leagues above. The ref must be congratulated for his decision making, which at times was hard to tell if it was deliberate or the weather, both teams found the game physical, but there was no real malice shown from either side. Well done lads and best of luck to Boscastle in the next round.

Extracts from "Cornish Soccer Forum"

Just watched Padstow lose 5 - 2 to Boscastle. Dont let the result fool you. Padstow went in 2-1 up at halftime and were ruling the game. With 25 minutes to go the goalkeeper was injured and so was their left back. This was too much for Padstow who from then on had Boscastle camped in their half, and netted 4 goals. The result is what counts but you have to feel for Padstow. the ref reckond Padstow played some of the best football hes seen this season, and certainly outplayed boscastle for at least 2/3rds of the game. But then its the result that counts. -  Posted by Bootboy

boscastle 5-2 padstow !!! good result for boscastle against a very good padstow side who shouldn't be in duchy 5 with the way they play more like a division 1 side but boscastle had just enough in the end also the weather didn't help either side also pitch is a little wrecked now will need a good week of dry weather or can't see them plaing on it for a while !!! good luck to padstow for rest of season except next week when you play our reserves -  Posted by "Get In"

7/11/09

PUAFC 10 v Delabole Res 1

 

Special thanks to Mark Jones, who stepped in at the last minute to referee this game. Both teams agreed he done a very good job.  Thanks again Mark. After partaking in a minutes silence for remembrance, in horizontal rain, both teams wanted to get the game underway.

Padstow took control and on the stroke of 5 minutes Tom Mullard put a powerful cross into the box which Kyle Tippet met with a glancing header and netted passed the Delabole stand in keeper. Padstow continued to pressurise and 30 minutes in Russel McOwen made a great run into the box, let of a great shot which was parried away by the keeper only for the ball to fall at the feet of Tippet for his second.  Tom Mullard was  very unlucky , fighting hard to gain the ball,he turned 180 degrees in the Delabole area and with defenders all around , managed to get a shot off,everyone held their breath as they watched the ball bounce along the bar. Bad luck mate. 5 minutes later Sean Blows scored after a run from his own half and curling around the keeper. Straight from kick off Tippet gained the ball, made a run into box and cut the ball back for Blows to get his second. Padstow going in 4 – 0 at half time.

2 minutes into the second half Blows put in a long low cross at speed which Tippet dispatched for his hat trick. Padstow seemed to be camped in Delabole’s half and a couple of minutes later Dave Trestain let fly from the edge of the area to get his first of the season. On the hour a corner was played short to a waiting to a waiting Rob Rowe who powered the ball towards Tom Hulls head for his first. McOwen scored a cracking goal after a run down the left and slotting it passed the keeper, this was followed 10 minutes later by Rowe slamming a shot from some 40 yards over the head of the keeper. 5 minutes before the whistle Hull put Paul Richardson through to get his second of the season.  Delabole got a consolation goal in the dying minutes when  Lee Heather put one passed Rob Elliot in the Padstow goal.Praise must go to Delabole who never gave up, never shouted at each other, and played the game with great spirit, even though the game was going against them. Well done lads and well done Delabole.

31st October
PUAFC 5 v St Breward 0

Underdogs Division 5 side  Padstow United bit back today, by beating Division two side St Breward 5 - 0 in the Junior Cup. Padstow were on top right from the start when after three minutes, Kyle Tippet put a cross into a waiting Sean Blows, who side footed passed the keeper. Two minutes later, Tippet steered passed the keeper himself, after an accurate cross from Jake Charles. Padstow kept up the pressure, on 14 minutes a Padstow corner was cleared straight to Blows, who returned it to the top left hand corner with a lovely volley. St Breward  had a few chances at this stage and were trying to get back into the game, bur a poor clearance from their lines found Blows on the edge of the area, and a half volley deflection sent the keeper the wrong way., and gave him his hat trick. Just before half time The Padstow keeper released a short ball, and nine passes later the ball was in the back of the net, with blows getting his forth. The second half was a different game with Padstow using all their subs and also putting their keeper, Rob Elliot, in midfield,and Blows in goal. Chances fell to both sides, but both teams failed to score


24th October
PUAFC 2 v Pelynt 2

Both teams most probably came away thinking they had lost 2 points. Padstow for the amount of chances not taken, and Pelynt for letting a 2-0 lead slip away with 10 mins to go.
The wind played a major part in this game, gusting heavily at times, and both teams really didnt get to grips with it. Padstow missed several chances, including inches passed the post in the first 5 minutes, a chip over the keeper, 2 one on ones  and several shots saved by the keeper.Pelynt played their part in the first half but didnt look like scoring until the 45th minute when they scored. The game followed the the same vein,and in the 60th minute Pelynt went 2 up.This seemed to kickstart Padstow into playing some decent football.The ball started to be moved around and it seemed just a matter of time before Padstow scored.With 5 minutes to go Padstow strung together 11 passes before Tippett curled one around the keeper. Padstow continued to apply pressure and with 2 minutes to go, Tippet netted another. Padstow kept pushing forward unitil the final whistle. Not a pretty game overall to watch, mainly because it took Padstow 60 minutes to start playing football ! BUT they did continue t fight to the end, when a lot of others would have settled for losing with 10mins to go. Well done lads.

10th October
PUAFC 4 v Mevagissey Res 3

In an interview with Radio Cornwall, I said that I thought we were lucky  to come away with 3 points. It was our own fault, at times in this game, some of  our football came staight off the training ground, passes flowed with ease. Going 1 - 0 after six mins with a goal from Blows, it looked like this could be a landside but it wasn't to be. Mevagissey equalised after about 30 mins against the flow of play. In the second half we picked up the pace and in the first 20 minutes we put another 3 in.One from Kyle Tippet,another from Blows and and then Richardson . In the last 5 mins we conceded two easy goals that were totally down to lack of concentration and discipline! That said apart from the last 5 mins we performed quite well, and  special mention to Paul Richardson for getting his first goal of the season, and for Mark Jones for running the line.


26th Sept
PUAFC 0 Charlestown 2


19th Sept
Duke of Cornwall 0 v PUAFC 3
Strength in Depth

As manager of Padstow I am in a position that Padstow hasn't been in for many years, and that is strength in depth. It has its drawbacks though; when you've got 20 odd (very odd) players and you have to pick your team, but its a luxury I have at present. This week having a large squad was a plus. We travelled to Par knowing that 6 of  our starting 11 would not be playing, due to injuries,holidays and house moving; but I still wouldn't have taken a draw if it was offered before kick off. Padstow had a shot on target in the first minute. Then three minutes in while the Dukes were still contesting a throw in, Russell McOwen put a quick throw through to Kyle Tippet who took on the defence, turned inside and skillfully bent it around the keeper. Padstow spent the remainder of the half defending long balls, and although the Dukes created some chances, they never looked like putting any of them away. With 2 minutes of the half remaining Padstow were awarded a penalty which Sean Blows slotted away with his usual accuracy. As the second half kicked off, McOwen forced a corner. The kick was placed perfectly for Jake Charles to rise up and head home for Padstow's third. The Dukes were unimaginative after this and played long balls from the keeper into Padstows box. It gave a chance for all the subs to get on and get some match fitness.  The back four remained solid and dealt with the long ball very well, as did Rob Elliot between the sticks, who acted as sweeper on this small pitch.Every player gave 100% and performed well; great effort, great result! Well done lads.

12th Sept

PUAFC 6 v St Newlyn East 0

Padstow United had an easy six nil victory over St.Newlyn East Reserves who were playing their first game. Padstow started the game with a route one goal from Jake Charles in the opening three minutes. The game flowed well and Padstow�s Sean Blows unselfishly pulled a ball back into the path of Simon Press for Padstow to go two up before the interval. Padstow came out well in the second half with Sean Blows running onto a Jake Charles through ball, swerving the ball past the keeper with his left foot. With St Newlyn East defence sitting well forward, it left room for Padstow to explore the channels. Simon Press made a good run only to have the St Newlyn keeper make a reflex save, Press then followed up the rebound to get his second. With Newlyn tiring, both Jake Charles and Russell McOwen made runs from just inside the St Newlyn East half to score one on ones with the keeper.

5th Sept

PUAFC 5 v North Hill 2

North Hill started the game with Nathan Dore scoring from 25 yards with a blistering shot in the  first 5 minutes . With the game going from end to end  Kyle Tippet equalised for Padstow after 20. This didn�t stop Dave Sharpe netting one for North Hill after 35 mins, and Padstow replying just before half time through Simon Press.  With some adjustments made Padstow dominated the second half and  a brace from Sean Blows and another from Tippet secured Padstow�s first win of the season.

29th Aug

St Cleer 4 v PUAFC 3

On a lovely pitch the game was flowing from end to end, with passing moves from both teams. We fell fowl to a quickly taken free kick in the 38th minute. Sean Blows took us level, and then we conceded again just before half time. St Cleer were now reverting to route one football, and playing a little dirty. In the second half we conceded a penalty , which was way outside the box, but the lads held their discipline, and we went 3-1 down, a scorline that no one likes to have. Jake broke through in style to net the second for Padstow, and we always looked like scoring. We then AGAIN fell fowl to a quick taken free kick. The ref was playing his part in keeping St Cleers fowling to a minimum, and giving us a penalty, which Sean Blows netted, leaving the score at 4-3, which was the final score.

26th Aug

St Dennis 0 v PUAFC 1 (Friendly)

Murty's back !

Ant Murt asked to start this game, which shows his confidence is building after breaking his leg 2 seasons ago. Resting 4 players for the St Cleer game on saturday, it was a perfect occasion for Murt to start. A slow start again from Padstow but 10 mins in Padstow started to control the game with Murt  mastering the center of the park. His touch and pace were both still there,just as it has been in training, and he got a couple of good hard tackles in as well. In the 38th minute he picked the ball up about 15 yards into the St Dennis half slipped passed a defender and curled a ball around the keeper from just outside the box. Padstow had their fair share of chances with jake Charles  working hard on the wing and putting exacting crosses into the box. St Dennis had some chances but were struggling to cope with a solid back 4. Tom Hull made a couple of good saves but was rarely tested. The game continued much the same in the second half with Tom Hull pushing a good shot onto the bar to keep Padstow ahead. An excellent performance against a team 2 leagues higher.

22nd Aug

Boscastle 2 v PUAFC 2

My thoughts will remain in my head about this game, as anyone will share if they were there. The game was physically hard which we have never had any problems dealing with, after a slow start, at times we played some football that wouldnt have been out of place at any level! The first half was most probably evenly shared with niether team taking their chances, Boscatle took the lead just before halftime with a small mistake by the keeper (which he took some good hearted stick for after the game). Five mins into the second half Sam gerry came on up front, and with his first touch got a foot in between the last defender and keeper to push one home. Boscastles second was a pure stroke of genius (by our lino) the attacker recieved the ball in full on offside position. The ref looked to the lino who was "rubbing my eyes at the time" saw no flag and gave a goal. (another one that took a fair amount of stick, not as much as he will take if we vitally need 2 points at the end of the season) Sam Gerry got a second and Padstow looked favourite to get another, but it wasnt to be. A good overall performance by us, and our first point !

16th Aug

Bridgerule 3  v PUAFC 1

Things didnt quite gel in this game, we didnt cope with the very small pitch at all. The center of the park was so overcrowded,and lack of space didnt allow us the width that we like to play with. We went one up through a Sean Blows penalty then conceded just on half time. In the second half we switched to 3-5-2  and played the keeper as a sweeper, which worked well.The game could have gone either way with us now coping with the big lob, but fell foul to a set piece free kick on the edge of the area. we pushed forward more and more always looking like scoring, with 10 minutes to go Bridgrule made a quick big clearance which left us below strength at the back and they got a third. Looking forward to playing them at home on a full size pitch.

6 Aug

St Minver 0 v PUAFC 0 (Friendly)

Padstow defended well in the 1st half coming under alot of pressure from the Duchy 3 side. They coped quite well although not always pretty football. St Minver attacked well through the middle of the park through playmaker Ted Mager. Chances were missed from both sides, but both sides looked like they could score at any time, with most of Padstows chances coming from the left hand side of the park with Jason Farrant (brilliant debut!!!!) and Russel McOwen linking up well. In the second half Padstow playing downhill played much better football with Jason Olivey doing a great job of keeping Mr Mager quiet. Several excellent chances were missed with only a great save by the St Minver keeper from a blinding shot  by Jake Charles, which he pushed onto the crossbar. This was Padstows first game and a good result from their point of view, and a few things to work on, on the training gound. Many thanks to Tom Hull for gong between the sticks at short notice, and  played more than his part to keep the score at 0-0.Well done lads, you all worked hard, see you all Sat.
Gaffer

Foxhole 5 v PUAFC 2 (Friendly)

Padstow travelled to Foxhole with a slightly understrength team, this didnt show in the standard of football played.The ball was played to feet for most of the first half, and some lovely movement of the ball down the wings. Both teams had their share of chances , with Foxhole going 1-0 up from a set piece after 35 mins. Play continued from end to end with Foxhole only looking dangerous with long through balls. On the stroke of half time Kyle Tippet made a wide run and hit a low hard ball into the box, Sean blows running towards the ball flicked the ball with a back heel passed the keeper and into the net.
After sorting out the" through ball problem" we seemed to have control until we conceded a penalty which was well converted. Ollie Danning played very well in his new role as a right back being strong and confident, and Dave Trestain and Rob Rowe showed discipline and worked hard to stop them coming through the center. Rob Rowe scored a cracking goal albeit in the wrong end, and then the bobble of the ball beat Rob Elliot. On the hour Jake Charles made a run and hit a scorcher from 20 yards beating the keeper to leave a final score of 5-2. The scoreline is what goes down on the sheet, but the score didnt really relate to the content of the game.Well played lads ,keep up the hard work and bring on the season!

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