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22nd March 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Heavitree Buzzards 0 v 5 Tivvy Town

In really difficult conditions the young yellows won back to back games making it six wins in a row...

Tiverton were kicking into the wind against their Exeter opponents and quickly put the game out of sight. An early Kyle Gould effort was parried wide by the visiting keeper before Ashley Laskey shot just wide. Further pressure followed both Laskey and Defender Zak Hide both had efforts fire just wide and parried around the post respectively. The opening goal eventually came when Ashley Laskey prodded the ball home from a scramble in the visitors box. This spurred Tiverton on and they played some lovely football passing and moving their way to a second goal which was finished off by Mitch Dart who drilled his shot low and hard past the despairing dive of the Buzzards keeper. Tiverton looked dangerous on every attack and made it 3-0 when Laskey tapped in a pull back cross for his second of the game. Ashley Laskey nearly grabbed his hat trick in the first half but his chip just sailed over clipping the crossbar on its way. Tiverton could have been way out of sight at half time but Zak Hide and Kyle Gould both went close with shots before the half time whistle came to the visitors rescue. The second half was a lot tighter and the visitors proved tougher to break down, chances came for Zak Hide who drove just wide of the far post and Jordan Mitchell just shot wide when presented with an opportunity from a corner inside the box. Ashley Laskey grabbed his third consecutive hat trick when he fired into the bottom corner fed through by a lovely pass by striking partner Mitch Dart. The yellows wrapped the game up when Zak Hide fired home a powerful shot from outside the box to give Tiverton the dominate 5-0 score line their play deserved.

Goalscorers - Laskey (3), Dart, Hide

Man Of The Match - Jordan Mitchell

22nd March 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Heavitree Kestrels 3 v 4 Tivvy Town

Tiverton won their second game of the day but this was a tough game that went all the way. Tiverton fell behind early in the game when a corner assisted by the strong wind beat keeper Harrison Burton and the Tiverton defence and flew straight into the net for 1-0 to the Kestrels. Tiverton nearly got level when a scrambled corner fell to Zak Hide who struck just over the bar. However Tiverton were back level when Ash Laskey scrambled home an equaliser in the box from a Kyle Gould cross...Kyle Gould was superb in the middle covering every blade of grass defending and setting up countless attacks for the yellows. Mitch Dart had a shot tipped over for a corner which resulted in Tiverton taking a 2-1 lead when Kyle Gould s driven corner found the head of Connor Roberts who headed the ball into the roof of the net with a powerful trademark header. The score became 3-1 minutes later when a cross was turned into his own net by a Heavitree defender. Tiverton then allowed the Kestrels a break away opportunity. Caught short at the back they allowed the dangerous Heavitree no 9 to go around Tivvy keeper Burton and made it 3-2 at half time. The second half was tight and a little scrappy although Tiverton looked in control even thought their opponents were testing the defence throughout Tiverton held on and closed out the game. This helped when they went 4-2 ahead when Jordan Mitchell slammed the ball home from close range following a cross by Kyle Gould. The Kestrels keeper then made two great stops one from Laskey tipping his effort onto the bar and then following that up by saving one handed again from a Ashley Laskey shot. Tivvy did let Heavitree grab a third from a breakaway which resulted in a tap in at the far post but Tiverton had done enough and hung on for the victory in an entertaining game.

Goalscorers - Laskey, Roberts, Own Goal, Mitchell

Man Of the Match - Kyle Gould, Connor Roberts

8th March 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Hemyock 0 v 3 Tivvy Town

Tivvy secured their win early on attacking down the slope in the first half the ball inside fifteen seconds breaking to Ashley Laskey who banged in the opening goal and a great start for the yellows. Tivvy looked dangerous on every attack and the dangerous Mitch Dart created some space out wide but just dragged his effort wide of the far post. Ashley Laskey also fired across the face of the Hemyock goal the second you did feel was just a matter of time!!. It soon came Mitch Dart running onto a Kyle Gould through pass and squeezing the ball past the keeper for 2-0 to Tiverton. Kyle Gould the engine in the Tiverton midfield also shot wide as Tivvy`s finishing was a little off target compared to recent outings. The third goal did come when a Kyle Gould free kick was to hot to handle and the opposition keeper tipped it upwards and Ashley Laskey followed up for a simple tap in for a half time lead of 3-0 and Laskeys second of the match. Tivvy keeper Harrison Burton was a spectator for most of the game although he produced a fantastic one on one save when Hemyock had a rare breakaway at the start of the second half. Kyle Gould headed just wide at the back post after a lovely cross by Zak Hide and Defender Ryan Doble playing against his home town club forced his way into the Hemyock box and could not quite wrap his foot around the ball and just pulled it wide of the far post taking a knock for his troubles. Tivvy played out the game well in control as the conditions got worse and the last chance fell to Ash Laskey who forced the keeper into a long range effort tipping the shot onto the bar. The game ended as a 3-0 victory for Tivvy.

Goalscorers - Laskey (2), Dart

Man of the Match - Dart

8th March 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Kentisbeare 1 v 2 Tivvy Town

Tivvy won their fourth straight game against a well organised Kentisbeare side who pushed Tivvy all the way in an entertaining match. Tivvy struggled in the opening minutes a scrappy start as both teams tried to gain a upper hand in the match. Ash Laskey volleyed wide after being set up by Mitch Dart. Tivvy opened the scoring Mitch Dart just inside the opponents half drilled his free kick into the box and the ball kicked up off the slippy turf and slipped through the keepers grasp for one nil to the yellows. Kentisbeare pushed up the hill and Mitch Dart put in a fantastic block as a shot was goal bound excellent defensive play from the young Dart. Tivvy weathered some Kentisbeare pressure and grabbed a second on the counter Ashley Laskey picking up the ball and attacking the defence before jinking inside the box and firing low into the bottom corner for a 2-0 halt time lead to Tivvy. The second half was all about defending as Kentisbeare piled forward using the slope to their advantage however Tiverton defended deep and well.. Every player getting behind the ball and keeping chances to minimum. Zak hide cleared a free kick off the line and Jordan Mitchell nearly made it 3-1 but couldn't quite angle his shot on a rare Tivvy break. Harrison Burton produced an excellent full stretch around the post when a Kentisbeare forward bared down on goal .With a minute left Kentisbeare however finally broke the Tivvy defence a shot trickling through the grasp of the Tivvy keeper. Although the full stretch save minutes earlier won the game for Tivvy as they hung on for a 2-1 victory.

Goalscorers - Dart, Laskey

23rd February 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Tivvy Town 2 v 1 Cullompton Wolves

Tivvy ground out a second win even though they were exhausted as a team at the finish they kept going and got a second win of the day. Missing two players left the yellows with seven players for both games and they produced a team effort to be proud of. They opened the scoring against their opponents who were bigger in stature than their Tivvy opponents when Kyle Gould fed a lovely ball to Ashley Laskey to open the scoring. Kyle Gould gave another superb midfield performance in both games and was winning all the midfield balls and creating attacks for tiverton at every opportunity. Gould had another low shot excellent parried for a corner by the Wolves keeper. At the other end Tivvy keeper Burton tipped a ferocious shot wide for a corner and handled several through balls with excellent reading of the game. The Tivvy players were tiring and the threat of their opponents was apparent. The second half was a battle as Tivvy hung on and Cullompton grabbed an equalizer when a through ball slipped through the grasp of the Tivvy keeper and gave the Wolves striker a tap in for a equaliser. Tivvy did not give up and hit the bar in a break away and with one big effort left Kyle Gould was fed in by Ashley Laskey and he lashed a low shot which hit the post bounced off the keeper and hit the oncoming Ashley Laskey who bundled the ball home for Tivvy`s winner with seconds left to end a rollercoaster of a game.

Goalscorers - Laskey 2

Man of the Match - The Team

23rd February 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Tivvy Town 7 v 1 Cullompton Coyotes

Tiverton produced their best football season against their neighbours having a bare bone squad didn't effect the young yellows and they produced two excellent team displays. The opening few minutes saw Tivvy boss their opponents and they took an immediate lead inside two minutes when Mitch Dart crossed from the wing for the oncoming Kyle Gould to slam home the opener for Tivvy. The two forwards Mitch Dart and Ashley Laskey gave the Coyote defence a torrid time throughout with attacking running with the ball and creating space for openings with superb awareness. Zak hide cracked home a second when the ball fell to him outside the box and he powered in into the bottom corner for 2-0. A Mitch Dart through ball played in striking partner Ashley Laskey for a neat finish for 3-0..Zak Hide had another Long distance shot parried over from the coyotes keeper before Mitch Dart opened his account bundling in a corner for a half time lead of 4-0.Tivvy started the second half in the same manner using excellent touches and speed in their attacking runs. They made it 5-0 when Mitch Dart found space wide and cut inside unleashing a low shot in the bottom corner. Cullompton grabbed a consolation goal when a free kick was conceded outside the Tivvy box and the Coyote player curled the free kick into the top corner past Keeper Harrison Burton who had little action in the game. Tivvy shrugged off the goal and pressed forward again Ashley Laskey scored his second as the ball fell to him in a close range scramble. The Tivvy striker grabbed his second consecutive hat trick in two games when he scored his third goal and Tivvy`s seventh. Receiving the ball out wide he cut inside and outside the coyotes defenders before firing past the keeper to complete an excellent performance by the developing Tivvy under nines.

Goalscorers - Laskey 3, Dart 2, Hide, Gould

Man of the Match - The Team

9th February 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Pinhoe Gladiators 4 v 1 Tivvy U9's

Tivvy started the games without key playmaker Kyle Gould who was unavailable. The young yellows struggled from the off due to a very uphill slope of a pitch and an opposition who controlled the game using their superior size and strength especially in the midfield areas to out battle their opponents.

The game started scrappy as both teams started battled to gain any possession however the Pinhoe Number 7 was a threat throughout and flashed a long range effort just wide of the far post. The scoring was opened when a cross was allowed across the Tivvy box for a tap in at the far post to give Pinhoe a 1-0 nil lead...It was 2-0 minutes later when a attacking run into the box followed by a shot struck the bar and dropped for a pinhoe striker to tap in for 2-0.Tivvy struggled up the hill however Ashley Laskey struck the post in a rare attack up the hill from the yellows. Tivvy were losing the midfield battle and Pinhoe were passing early causing the tivvy defence a tough time.

Pinhoe made it 3-0 before half time another simple ball across the ball resulting in a tap in from a harrison burton parrie made it 3-0...But for some excellent handling and positioning from Harrison Burton the score could have been higher...Tivvy finished the half with Ash Laskey and Mitch Dart both on the sidelines with cuts and bruises.

The second half was a marked improvement. Tivvy keeping their opponents away from the danger zone however one minute in the ball fell to the Pinhoe number 7 who launched a shot from inside his own half which flew over Harrison Burton and into the top corner a great goal by any standards!!! The game was over but Tivvy kept working and pushing Mitch dart creating some clever link play with Ashley Laskey and using the wings to good effect. The final ball just letting the yellows down. They got a goal they deserved when a corner in was headed out to Zak Hide and he volleyed into the bottom corner...Tivvy pushed again Ashley Laskey volleying into the net from wide on the touchline but the ref ruling that the ball had just crossed the line...Harsh decision on what was a great effort...The game filtered out and Tivvy learnt lessons on a slow start and not marking tightly during the first half.

Goalscorer - Zak Hide

Man of the Match - George

9th February 2008 Exeter Friendly League

Pinhoe Spartans 3 v 4 Tivvy U9's

Value for money this game had everything goals, action and a never give up attitude from both teams...Tivvy got off to the worst start not learning from the last games mistakes. A ball into the box and a tap in at the far post for one nil to the spartans. MInutes later a shot hitting the post and falling for another tap in for 2-0..Scratching of heads from the coaching staff followed...Tivvy urged on by their fans and coaching team grabbed themselves back into the game when a lovely cross from Mitch dart found Ash Laskey at the far post who slammed home to make it 2-1..Dangerous dart volleyed a rebound narrowly wide and Tivvy looked like the team that we have come to expect!! One of the goals of the season then came when Mitch Dart hugged the touchline and with a quick shift of feet beat one man then cut inside another before chipping the Pinhoe keeper from an acute angle a great goal and 2-2 at the break...

The second half started and Tivvy let Pinhoe back in the lead again when a shot cannoned off Tivvys latest recruit and defender George and into the net...Unlucky and nothing that could be done. A great couple of performances from George on his debut however and a promising future ahead beckons..

Tivvy had to claw back into the game again. Ash Laskey firing just over and just wide from two surging runs into the box. Zak hide seeing a half way line shot scrambled around the post by the spartans keeper. The goal was coming and did when another lovely cross by dart on the left wing was half volleyed in by Ashley Laskey for his second and the scores leveller with two minutes left! Urged on Tivvy kept going and won the game with seconds remaining when a shot was parried by the keeper in a goalmouth scramble and Ash Laskey finished for his hat trick and a last second winner for Tivvy!!. The two forwards Dart and Laskey were excellent throughout and the Man of the match award was tough to choose between them both!!

An edge of the seat game Tivvy never gave up and showed great spirit and a deserved win!!!

Goalscorers - Laskey 3, Dart

Man of the Match - Ashley Laskey

15th December 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Broadclyst 0 v 7 Tivvy U9's

A much improved performance from Tivvy right from the off of this game often playing some of their best passing and movement football this year...Every player was well motivated for the game and had shaken off their earlier disappointment to make amends in this game.

Ashley Laskey gave a excellent hardworking performance giving Broadclyst problems with his powerful surging runs and determination. Tivvy opened the scoring when a Laskey run caused the defence to bring him down on the edge of the box Laskey stepped up to smash the ball into the corner from the resulting free kick with some power. Ashley Laskey grabbed his second soon after when the ball broke to him in the box and he prodded home from close range for his second and Tivvy s second.

Connor Roberts lifted the ball onto the blues crossbar after a scramble in the goalmouth. Mitch Dart dragging a shot just wide of the far post and a lovely three touch move between three players resulted again in the Dangerous Dart firing just over. The move was a joy to watch and got applause from the visiting fans and coaches alike. The Broadclyst keeper saving from Connor Roberts close range shot and denying Ashley Laskey his hat trick with a brave block. Kyle Gould got his first of the game with a smart turn and shot and Mitch Dart got the goal he deserved when a firmly struck shot spilled out of the keepers hands for a half time lead of 4-0 to the yellows. Clarke Davidson replaced Connor Roberts for the start of the second half and he carried on his excellent performance by charging into the box to prod against the bar from a scrambled corner. However he didn't miss seconds later when the ball was played across the box and Davidson smashed the ball into the roof of the net. A lovely one two between Kyle Gould and Clarke Davidson sent Kyle Gould in for his second and Tivvy`s Six of the game and the rout was completed when Kyle Gould latched onto a loose ball to smash into the corner for his hat trick and the top goal scorers mantle leading into the Christmas break...Great performance lads. You all deserve a great Christmas!!

Goalscorers - Laskey (2) Gould (3) Dart Davidson

Man Of The Match - Ashley Laskey

15th December 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Brixington Blues 2 v 1 Tivvy U9's

Tivvy gave possibly their worst display of the season on a freezing cold morning which didn't help either sides but their opponents coped with the conditions the better. The game was scrappy for the first 5 minutes neither side being able to get the ball down and play. Brixington opened the scoring with their first real attack forward a long ball catching Connor Roberts a bit flat footed the ball catching his hand as he jumped to head the ball away. The resulting free kick on the edge of the box flew into the net with goalkeeper Harrison Burton helpless although the young yellows were not alert to the cry's of keeper Burton who was demanding a wall in front of the kicker. Lesson learnt boys...

Tivvy huffed and puffed in the cold Kyle Gould close range shot well held by the blues keeper and a cross field shot begging for a touch at the back post also went astray for Tivvy. Harrison Burton again kept a fine game in goal and blocked a one on one effort to keep Tivvy in the game at the break.

The second half started strongly as Tivvy went at Brixington getting back in the game and then allowing the visitors to nick the win. Mitch Dart chased a long through ball from Clarke Davidson and harrassed the centre back who ended up smashing the ball into his own goal for 1-1...

Mitch Dart and Kyle Gould again flashed efforts just over and across the box. Clarke Davidson got his first start of the season and worked exceptionally hard in the midfield tracking up and down and laying the passes off to set up Tivvy attacks and really deserved the man of the match award for a hardworking performance...Well done Clarke!

Tivvy got caught with a few minutes left when a quick throw caught the defence to far up the pitch and the Blues forward powered into the box and slotted home. Tivvy again got caught to far up the pitch on another couple of occasions and were thankful to Harrison Burton to keep the score down...A two one defeat but not a great performance overall.

Goalscorer - Own Goal

Man of the Match - Clarke Davidson

17th November 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Thorverton 3 v 1 Tivvy U9's

Thorverton went into the game as the team topping the league and looked every inch the team in that position during the first half. Ryan Doble replaced Connor Roberts for the start of the game as Tivvy opted for a more defensive set up. However after ten seconds of the game the ball bounced kindly just inside the Tivvy half and was volleyed into the top corner of the net by the Thorverton midfielder a fantastic strike and possibly one of the goals of the season. Tivvy were rattled Zak Hide came off suffering with the effects of a heavy cough throughout both games and Connor Roberts replaced him in the back with Jordan Mitchell...Tivvy worked hard to get a foot hold in the game and a surging run from Kyle Gould the ball breaking to the oncoming Mitchell Dart who was backing up superbly he took a touch and calmly slotted the ball under the Thorverton keeper.

The game turned a little scrappy with neither team getting hold of the game, Thorverton then came to life again and a quick break down the line and a cutting ball across the Tivvy box found a Thorverton player at the back post who took a touch and drilled the ball low and hard for 2-1 to the league leaders. Tivvy were rattled and began to lose their shape at the back and seconds later a Thorverton attack down the wing and a casual cross into the Tivvy box crept all the way through and found the bottom corner to make it 3-1 as half time came at the right time for Tivvy to re group.

The second half started and the performance from the yellows was first class they worked hard limiting Thorverton to little more than half chances the second half was void of chances for both sides. However Tivvy hassled every loose ball and dominated possession at times even though they found the thorverton back line tough to break down the way they took the game to Thorverton and didn't let their heads drop was superb and won some very complimentary comments from the Thorverton management team and supporters alike.

Ryan Doble emerged as man of the match for a consistent defensive performance throughout the game keeping to the basics and fast improvement week by week in this position.

Goal Scorer - Mitchell Dart

Man Of The Match - Ryan Doble

17th November 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Exwick Youth 1 v 0 Tivvy U9's

A hard lesson learnt for the young yellows in a match they dominated from the first whistle creating plenty of chances throughout the game. The game started strongly with the Tivvy midfield of Kyle Gould and Connor Roberts using their pace and strength respectively to get control of the ball and Jordan Mitchell constantly creating problems by surging runs down the wing...

Mitchell dart and Kyle Gould flashed shots across the face of the Exwick Goal as Tivvy penned their opponents in their own half for most of the first half. Exwick broke on a couple of occasions but safe handling from Harrison Burton and one flying tip around the post kept the goal intact. Mitchell dart struck a post as the half came to an end with Tivvy well on top...

The second half started again with Tivvy pressing Connor Roberts again controlling the middle of the pitch by using excellent heading abilities to clear any Exwick Long balls into his attacking third of the field. Tenacious tackling by Jordan Mitchell kept the back line tight and Zak Hide pushing himself with his usual consistency and high tempo defending gave little away.

Ashley Laskey caused problems with a couple of surging runs one which saw a shot hit the Exwick crossbar and teeing up a another Tivvy shot on goal which ended with the post being struck again for the third time in the game!!!

However with four minutes to go a long ball caught Tivvy stretched a little and the Exwick forward laid off a ball across the box for an oncoming player to control cut inside a despairing Tivvy tackle and slam the ball into the Tivvy net for the goal which won the game. Tivvy kept pushing hard throwing players forward and nearly got caught on two to three occasions over pushing but poor passes or excellent handling and blocking from Harrison Burton kept the score down....Lesson learnt got to take your chances...A cracking game and effort never the less!!

Man Of The Match - Jordan Mitchell

3rd November 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Tivvy U9's 3 v 1 Crediton Saints B

Tivvy started the game by attacking at Crediton Saints B with excellent dribbling and pace and could have had more goals than three if they had taken a little more composure in front of goal. This game was a great team effort but one player graced the game. Kyle Gould showed great ability and skill that earned him a hat trick and the man of the match award!!..Watch out Glenn!!

Kyle grabbed his first goal tucking away a through ball into the bottom corner after five minutes and followed it up by grabbing his second minutes later from a corner which was headed upwards by a saints defender and volleyed over his head by Gould with the ball lopping up into the top corner of the Crediton net with the goalkeeper flat footed. Tivvy had several other chances during the half Ash Laskey blasting inches wide when clean through and then blasting over the bar when the ball fell to him in a goalmouth scramble. Tivvy should have been out of sight at half time.

The second half started with keeper Burton bit of a spectator in the game. Chances came and went again in the second half Mitchell Dart playing a cross shot across the box and just firing over the bar from an acute angle. Tivvy grabbed a third when a corner found Kyle Gould unmarked and he slammed home a volley and his hat trick. The game was over as a contest however Crediton grabbed a consolation when the forward evaded the defence challenges to slide the ball underneath the Burton but Tivvy recovered held their nerve and comfortably took the points...Excellent display lads.

Goalscorers - Kyle Gould (3)

Man Of The Match - Kyle Gould

3rd November 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Tivvy U9's 0 v 1 Crediton Saints A

Tivvy can hold their heads high after a excellent performance against one of the fancied sides in their league this season. Tivvy held Crediton up until the last quarter of the game thanks to a excellent work ethic and some outstanding goalkeeping by Harrison Burton in the Tiverton goal. Mitchell Dart struck the Crediton post early on in the game and Tivvy forced three corners in the opening minutes...Dangerous Dart shot just over the bar from a mazy run at the Crediton defence as the 1st half drew to a blank.

The 1st half belonged though to the Tivvy keeper who denied the Crediton forwards with one outstanding save with his face when clean through on the Tivvy goal and backed this up with a full stretch diving save which he turned around and several full stretch dives which showed his exemplary handling skills by holding onto the ball under pressure. The half ended with a Crediton player bearing down on the yellows goal but an excellent tackle form Zak Hide saved the day...

The second half started with Crediton taking the game to Tivvy and gaining slightly more possession of the ball however the midfield of Connor Roberts and Kyle Gould were standing firm against the pressure. Connor Roberts showing excellent heading ability on several occasions to clear the danger from the Tivvy danger areas.Harrison Burton again made a tip around save from a strike from a saints attacker and the best save was still to come diving down at his front post to parry and then show excellent skills to get back up and make a double save with his legs sending the ball off to a corner. From the corner Crediton nicked the winner and the game as a deft flick from the Crediton player found the bottom corner of the Tivvy goal even though Harrison Burton still got hands to the effort. A good effort against very respected opposition.

Man of the match - Harrison Burton (GK)

20th October 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Central United 1 v 2 Tivvy U9's

Tivvy travelled to Exeter for two league games against Central FC and came away with maximum points and two excellent wins against the Exeter outfit.

The game started strongly for the yellows gaining lots of early ball possession on a big pitch and used this to their advantage. Ashley Laskey, Kyle Gould and Mitch Dart all using their fast pace early on causing a string of early corners for Tivvy. Mitch Dart and Ashley Laskey both forced the home keeper into saves and Kyle Gould shot just wide of the far post from another excellent break. The midfield battles were won by Tivvy Connor Roberts holding the middle allowing the Central FC players very little chances to get through and the odd occasion they did break through Zak Hide and Jordan Mitchell were superb throughout standing strong giving Harrison Burton in the Tivvy goal a relatively quiet game. Tivvy took the lead when the ball fell to Zak Hide just inside the central half who hit the ball first time over the Central keeper and into the top of the net a fantastic strike from some distance. The yellows took a two goal advantage from another break in the first half Ashley Laskey dragging the play wide cutting inside and unleashing another ferocious strike which the keeper did well to palm upwards but the shot had too much power and looped over the keeper and dropped into the net for two nil to the yellows.

The second half passed by with Tivvy in control gaining causing the defence of Central problems winning a couple of corners and numerous goalmouth scrambles Connor Roberts going close on three occasions laying the ball wide and picking up the cross return by Mitch Dart but the ball on each occasion just wouldn't settle for a clear Tivvy opening. Central did create a chance or two Harrison Burton diving at full stretch to turn around a fierce drive and smothering two or three threaded passes through the yellows back line. Central United did grab a consolation goal through a scramble in the box near the end of the match but Tivvy defended excellent throughout taking their hard work and effort from defensive training into the match situation. An excellent performance by Connor Roberts won him the man of the match award for hard work throughout, offloading the pass early and determination during the game being key aspects of the decision.

Goal Scorers - Zak Hide, Ashley Laskey

Man Of The Match - Connor Roberts

20th October 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Central City 0 v 2 Tivvy U9's

The yellows followed up their first win with another against another Central side Central City who looked a far bigger and stronger looking team than their opponents however the yellows showed excellent strength and determination to see the game out in a two nil victory. The first half passed with the game very tight to call the Tivvy defence were kept on their toes by some strong wing play from Central but time and time again Jordan Mitchell was outstanding in the challenge standing up and letting nothing pass and attacking the wing whenever the chances arose excellent play through the entire two games. Ashley Laskey fired a shot which was blocked by the goalkeepers legs along with a cross shot by Kyle Gould which flashed across the goalmouth. Connor Roberts carrying on from the last game forcing a corner after a strong run into the box and having his shot from the resulting corner blocked by one central defender and then again by another. The half ended with both sides as equal and a entertaining second half to come...

Tivvy battled hard in the second half and pushed hard for a goal. They kept Central to very rare chances the goals coming in the mid of the second half a low shot caused the Central keeper to spill the ball and Mitch Dart like all good strikers pouncing on the loose ball slamming home the ball for one nil to Tivvy. The yellows grew in confidence and went at Central City forcing great positions in the home teams box but the ball not quite running for a second goal. That goal eventually did come in the last two minutes when Connor Roberts laid a through ball to the ever dangerous Mitch Dart who cut inside the Central full back and slammed the ball into the goal net for two nil and another improving performance for the developing under nines.

Goal Scorers - Mitchell Dart (2)

Man Of The Match - Jordan Mitchell

6th October 2007 Exeter Friendly League

West Exe 3 v 0 Tivvy U9's

Tiverton matched their opponents on possession the first half but failed to take their early chances and paid the price for an early spell of pressure with out a goal .Kyle Gould caused a goalmouth scramble in the opening minutes but the ball was hacked away for a corner by the West Exe defence. Kyle Gould then shot over the bar after creating an opening in the West Exe defence with some footwork. Mitchell Dart came close when in space inside the west exe box but couldn't quite convert the pass into the net. The early spell came to an end when the Tiverton defence were caught out by a through ball which slipped through to send the West Exe forward clear who finished into the bottom corner. Tivvy kept pressing forward and were undone again near the end of the first half when a shot from the edge of the box slipped through the grasp of keeper Harrison Burton who during both games gave a inspirational display of goalkeeping and justified his man of the match award.

Tivvy kept going forward in the second half but west exe marshalled their defence brilliantly in the second half and gave little away to the young yellows. West exe broke a couple of times as Tivvy searched for a goal back into the game. Harrison Burton denying west exe with some alert handling on through balls and crossing and produced one wonder save diving to the top right hand corner to tip the ball onto the bar. West Exe broke through with two minutes to go and slipped the ball into the corner to wrap up the victory as Tiverton pushed up to grab a goal back.

Man of the match - Zack Hide

6th October 2007 Exeter Friendly League

Alphington 4 v 2 Tivvy U9's

The second game of the day ended in second defeat for Tivvy but a much improved performance in a game they were unfortunate not to grab a draw from after fighting back twice to level. The young alphas started strongly with a couple of strong midfielders who bossed the early stages over their smaller opponents. Alphington took the lead from pulled back ball into the box that was neatly finished for 1-0.Tivvy then got the wake up call and Ashley Laskey started to torment the back line of Alphington with his pace trickery and quick feet. Alphington stuck the post with a cross shot as Tivvy attempted to find an opening Mitchell Dart was unfortunate when in space the slippery pitch taking the ball away. Tivvy found an equaliser near the end of the half as Ashley Laskey found space and rifled a shot which the Alphington keeper could only get a hand to and it flew into the roof of the net. Harrison Burton then produced a save which brought huge applause from the crowd, low down tipping a veracious shot around the post had to be one of the saves of the season in the friendly league this year. Alphington scored early at the start of the second half Harrison Burton got down low and made another good one handed save but the ball fell to the Alphington striker for a tap in for two one. Ashley Laskey then created space and rifled in a fantastic shot into the top right hand corner from an angle that could have been up for goal of the season for the young yellows. Alphington kept pushing and their superior strength paid when another save by Harrison Burton again fell to the feet of a ongoing player to make it 3-2 to Alphington. The game was wrapped up near the end with a excellent header from a in swinging corner. Harrison Burton kept denying Alphington in the last five minutes tipping another two efforts away from goal, one onto the bar and blocking a one on one. An excellent goalkeeping performance.

Scorers - Ashley Laskey (2)

Man of the match - Harrison Burton

22nd September 2007 League

Sidmouth Town B 3 v 2 Tivvy U9's

Tivvy lost the first match against Sidmouth Vikings 3-2 however the score line did flatter the home side who were fortunate not to be on the losing end of the score line due to a host of chances by the young yellows which went begging. Sidmouth took a early lead in the first half a long kick downfield allowed the Sidmouth forward to outpace the Tiverton defence thanks to the heavy slope of the pitch and finish comfortably in the corner...a further Sidmouth goal came five minutes later against the run of the game as Tivvy started to dominate possession. this second goal spurned Tivvy on and they produced some outstanding football to get a foothold back into the match. Sidmouth broke again for the third before the break but the young yellows were the superior side in effort but not results...the woodwork denied Tivvy on two other attacking occasions backed up with strong pacy attacking runs by both Ashley Laskey and Mitchell Dart created several chances causing the Sidmouth keeper to be very alert indeed to deny both the above in shooting opportunities.

In the second half Kyle Gould replaced Connor Roberts in the middle of the park and the results were visible immediately due to Tivvy having the sloping pitch in their favour the yellows went all out attack keeping Sidmouth to one break during the entire second half which was comfortably gathered by captain Harrison Burton who kept the goal solid throughout both games. The goal finally came when Kyle Gould prodded home following a goalmouth scramble the crossbar denied Ashley Laskey following a pile driver of a strike as well as some desperate goalmouth defending by Sidmouth and a superb point blank save by the Sidmouth keeper to deny Tiverton a second goal. Eventually the second goal did come when Ashley Laskey finished from a set piece free kick curling around the keeper to set up a big finish...Tivvy attacked with everything they had and the shots flashed inches wide from Ashley Laskey, Kyle Gould and Mitchell Dart eventually time ran out on the young yellows but not without a fantastic first league effort spurred on by family and friends they can be very proud indeed of their first team outing.

Man of the match - Mitchell Dart

Scorers - Kyle Gould, Ashley Laskey

22nd September 2007 League

Sidmouth Town A 1 v 4 Tivvy U9's

Tivvy went out with the same desire as they ended the first game keeping with the same team that finished the last game they went straight at Sidmouth Vikings A and attacked them with pace, skill and lots of passion game came to live after five minutes of the first half when Ashley Laskey whipped a free kick over the Sidmouth wall and struck the crossbar from then onwards the young yellows drove forward up the slope and got rewards on two occasions goals from Mitchell Dart and Kyle Gould gave them a two one half time advantage the Sidmouth goal coming at the end of the half by a breakaway move but the Tivvy defenders of Ryan Doble and Jordan Mitchell gave little away in both games and played solidly throughout excellent support play by Zack Hide made their jobs in defence a lot easier and he marshalled the team throughout. the second half progressed and Tivvy wrapped up the game with a further goal from man of the match Kyle Gould and the hard working Ashley Laskey who worked an opening inside the Sidmouth half and nearly burst the net with a strike into the roof of the net with minutes remaining to give Tivvy the win which they deserved due to the hard work effort they produced throughout both games...

Man of the match - Kyle Gould

Scorers - Kyle Gould (2),Mitchell Dart, Ashley Laskey