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Helston come from behind to beat
Penryn
Helston travelled to Penryn on Tuesday evening and
despite being 1-3 down they recovered to come away with a 4-3 victory.
On an excellent pitch, where some good football was played, goals from
Liam Eddy, an excellent 30yard screamer from Bryan Hawke, Kayne Trevaskis
and Steve Hawke saw them overcome a battling Penryn team to keep them in the
hunt for the runner-up spot (however distant!).
As I could not get to see the game I would be grateful if someone could
post the team (and subs) on the Forum so that I can update the Stats.
As I will also miss the last game of the season against St Agnes, (due to
ex-Helston and now Porthleven player Chris Strike's marriage to Lucy Russell
- and congratulations to both!), would someone post the stats for that game
also.
Porthleven achieve 'Double' over
Helston
In a fairly poor game at Porthleven with two poor
defences, it looked as though it should have had plenty of goals but, it was
not to be as neither team could convert the many chances created.
Porthleven were quick out of the blocks and the speed of their two wide
players with players in the middle showed the frailties of having only three
at the back, Port certainly had the better of the first 20 minutes before
the Blues could settle. It was in this period though that a high
bouncing ball resulted in the Port keeper Mark Thomas and Helston's Liam
Eddy colliding in mid-air with Thomas bouncing off Eddy and falling to the
ground and banging his head. The game restarted a good five minutes later
when the keeper had recovered. The opening goal came on 25mins when, from a
Helston corner, Dom Pullen rose to glance the ball into the net. Ten minutes
later the game was level when following a cross fro the right into the
visitors area the ball was headed out to the edge of the box where a
half-volley from Jason Robertson screamed through players into the back of
the net. Only a minute later and Port were 2-1 up when a penalty was awarded
against Alex Sharkey and Robertson stepped up to record his second of the
game. Tackles were flying in from both sides especially in midfield with one
or two players being spoken to and yellow carded but good
football was scarce and no more chances were capitalised on.
The second half was a fairly even contest with both
teams having spells of pressure with chances being created and missed.
Helston were committed to attack to reduce the deficit and Port were using
the wide men in their counter attacking moves. Defensive mistakes were still
being made by both teams but still no further scoring. The last fifteen
minutes saw Helston pressuring Port but it was on a break down the left, in
the 90th minute, when a Justin Miles mis-timed tackle gave Robertson a
chance for his third with another penalty. Unfortunately for him it was
saved by Barry Hennessey and a shot from the rebound was cleared off the
line by Chris Breasley. No further chances and the game ended in a win
for Porthleven.
With Perranwell going down 3-1 to Newquay and Truro winning, it is as you
were at the top of the table, and, with games running out it is looking
difficult for Helston to finish runners-up. Still possible though!!
Helston Win With Last Kick of
the Game
Dom Pullen's goals in the 20th and 93rd minutes of the
game secured victory over Falmouth Town on Tuesday evening after going
behind in the 3rd min.
(Match summary to follow)
Helston beaten at home by Penryn
Helston were beaten 3-2 by Penryn at Kellaway Park and,
looking at the games that Helston and Perranwell have remaining, it will be
a hard task for the Blues to finish as League runners-up.
It was an even first 20 minutes with chances at both ends before the home
team began to continually pressure the Penryn defence. Several opportunities
were created but a lack of composure in front of goal brought no end result.
After 40 minutes and against the run of play, a defensive mix-up gifted the
visitors the opening goal. In the second half Penryn looked far more
positive than Helston and in the 50th minute the Blues were two down. For
the next 20 minutes the visitors looked the much better team and it was no
surprise when they made it 3-0. It seemed as though this goal gave the home
team a
proverbial 'kick up the backside' and the determination of the players
became evident. Two goals in the next four minutes by Stevie Hawke and Liam
Eddy reduced the deficit to one and when the Blues were awarded a penalty
with ten minutes to go, it looked as though they could go on to win the
game. Unfortunately, the usually reliable Dom Pullen had his spot kick
saved. Despite a few half chances in the remaining minutes the score
remained at 3-2 for the visitors.
For the neutral it was probably an entertaining game despite having a
referee who wanted to be the star of the show and made some decisions which
confused both the team managers.
Coaches Required
Helston AFC are require enthusiastic men/women to help
in coaching Under 11 and Under 12 boys and girls.
The girls teams are now recruiting players who will be in school years 5
to 7 beginning this Spring term.
Anyone interested or requiring further information should contact Sally
(Youth Teams Co-ordinator) on 01736 850098.
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