St Mawgan v AFC Bodmin

[Paul Collings]

The first of the Duchy League's Knock Out Cup semi finals takes place on Tuesday  (23rd) at Nanpean (6.30pm)

Premier Division title hopefuls St Mawgan take on AFC Bodmin.

Match officials will be Gary Cornish, Alan Howells and Sam Doble.

On site clubhouse and parking, entry just £2 per adult.

[Fanfare]

If it goes to extra time will there be time to squeeze it in with a 6.30ko?

[Darin Morse]

AFC Bodmin 2 (Matt Hooper 10, Michael Horne 11) St Mawgan 3 (Craig Allen 39, 90 + 4, Louis Price 87)

Sent off: Sam West 82 (St Mawgan)

[Fanfare]

Entertaining game. AFC Bodmin played so well and soaked up so much pressure but St Mawgan's persistence paid off 

[Paul Collings]

Underdogs Bodmin stunned St Mawgan with the early two goal lead but with the score at 2-1 at the break the game remained in the balance. I'm not sure if Bodmin decided to tactfully defend their lead after the break or were just knackered but they pretty much defended for all the second half - and for 40 minutes did so very well. The turning point for me was with about 15 minutes remaining when a goal bound effort to take it to 3-1 was brilliantly saved by the Saints 'keeper. St Mawgan's dogged determination paid off in the end with two late strikes. 

Many thanks to the Nanpean club members for hosting the match and making everyone so welcome.