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Saturday 22nd May:

Sticker 2 Lanreath 0

   Sticker started this Duchy League cup Final against second Division Lanreath and were on paper at least, the underdogs but certainly didn't show it the opening exchanges with a similar starting line-up to the one that won the second leg of the semi-final with Mark Carter on this occasion leading the attack partnered by Luke Bennetts, James Bragg on the right wing and Alex Keast on the left supported by Martin Bullock, Mark Bennets and Tom Hicks in midfield and strong performances from Ben Vian, Kristian Waters and Matt Tonkin in defence. So much was their dominance that keeper Chris Dowrick only had the occasional long ball to collect. Sticker didn't allow their opponents any time to dwell on the ball and did create the more chances in the first half.The best coming from a direct free kick from Martin Bullock who struck the ball round the defensive wall only to see the shot shave the wrong side of the post. The score remained 0-0 up to half time and both teams took a welcome break from the hot sunshine. The second half started and after three minutes Sticker deservedly took the lead much to the delight of a strong Sticker contingent when a ball was passed up to Mark Carter who cleverly headed the ball into the path of Tom Hicks who volleyed the ball into the net from just outside the area with the Lanreath keeper rooted to the spot. 1-0. The expected onslaught from Lanreath never came and Sticker continued to play the more positive football especially down the left flank. The whole team were playing very sensibly and as before encouraged and urged on by Lee Allen on the touchline and manager Gary Warren. Sticker always looked like they could add more goals and an effort from Luke Bennets after a defensive mix just rolled past the post. Sticker still held firm in defence and dealt with everything that Lanreath could muster. Sticker almost increased their lead when Mark Bennetts sent in a stunning volley which the keeper punched away.With ten minutes remaining Sticker were awarded a free kick wide on the right and Mark Bennetts with his trusty left foot sent in a curling, waist high ball onto the penalty spot and there was Ben Vian running in to score with ease past the keeper. 2-0.  Manager Gary Warren sent on Jordan Pooley and Sam Walker as fresh legs on for Luke Bennetts and James Bragg and Jordan almost scored  when the Lanreath keeper came storming out of his area almost to the half way line and Jordan beat him in the tackle which left the keeper stranded, Jordan looked up but alas dragged his hot wide of the far post. Lanreath were now a spent force and Sticker held on for a deserved victory to win the cup they last won Forty Years ago!!! Well done to the whole team who not only got runners up in division four but are now Duchy league cup winners! A fantastic achievement!

Team: C.Dowrick, M.Tonkin, B.Vian, K.Waters, M.Bullock, M.Bennetts, T.Hicks, A.Keast, J.Bragg(J.Pooley, M.Carter, L.Bennets(S.Walker). Man of the Match ! As the whole team played so outstandingly they all deserve it for this the final game of the season!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 24th October:

Sticker 0 Southgate Seniors 0

  Sticker started the game in buoyant mood after last weeks excellent league cup result against Biscovey on this blustery late October afternoon. Sticker were the more positive of the two teams and were creating the better chances but were unable to make their early pressure tell. They did score a goal from the head of Ben Vian at the far post, he had come up for a corner and headed the ball between the post and the keeper who scooped the ball back out but the ball which was clearly over the line by two feet but was not spotted by the referee!! H/T.0-0.

   The second half started much the same way as the first half finished with the home side being much the more dominant team but their play was for most of the time erratic. Too many hopeful long balls forward and not finding their team mates. When they did string two or three passes to-gether on the ground they looked very effective but too often wanted to hang on to the ball too long. They did however have two good chances to win the game, one was when Mike Hawke was put through by a superb pass from Joe Higman with only the keeper to beat but under pressure from the defender dragged his shot wide. The second when after a good move on the right the ball found Ronnie Hayes who managed to squeeze the ball left to Martin Bullock again with only the keeper to beat and on his favoured right foot curled the wide of the far post. Martin had been the subject of some late and crude tackles and this may have contributed to the miss which on any other day he would have tucked the ball away. F/T 0-0.

  Manager Gary Warren has a reasonably strong squad this season and with the addition of Mike and Gary Bone have two excellent players but it would be nice to see more of the squad turn up for training as the players appear to be playing as individuals most of the time and not collectively. When they do play passing football they look very effective but only do it spasmodically so with more trainng to-gether and more fitness will be than a match for most teams in the this league.

Team: C.Dowrick, D.Olver(R.Hayes), B.Vian, M.Bone, J.Higman, J.Pooley(D.Williams), M.Hawke, G.Bone, M.Bullock, M.Bennetts, K.Waters.

 

Saturday 12th September:

Stoke Climsland 1 Sticker Reserves 2

  A good first win for Sticker Reserves after their third outing with goals scored by Tom Hewitt and Dan Gasby. No Full report available.

Team: C.Dowrick, P.Talen. B.Vian, M,Hawke, M.Bone, J.Higman, D.Jarman, G.Bone, A.Keast, T.Hewitt, D.Gasby. Subs: D.Williams, J.Pooley, S.Walker.    

Saturday 19th September:

St. Teath Reserves 0 Sticker Reserves 3   

Another good win for Sticker Reserves beating St Teath by three goals scored by Joe Higman, Gary Bone and Dan Olver.                                         

 

 

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