Match Reports

8th September 2007

Devon Cup 1st Rnd Western Mortgage Service 3-5 Plymouth Parkway “B”

Parkway was out for revenge in this game and they certainly got that, with some fantastic football in the first half to move into the next round of the cup.

After 5mins Captain Mark Blackwell slotted his first goal of the season away from the penalty spot. But then Mortgages went right up the other end and were awarded a soft penalty for 1-1. Gardener working hard in the September heat latched onto a through ball for 2-1, and it remained like that till the 30th minute. Birthday boy Joe Partridge (aka Mangle) came over to the left were room was a plentiful and slotted his first goal of the season away. He then ran the right back rugged. Created another for Chris Clarke for 4-1. Then the best goal of the game. Good sharp movement involving the influential Dann, Partridge wriggling through the defence to supply the perfect cross for long time mate McShane to volley home. 5-1 at the half time whistle.

Parkway took their foot off the gas in the second half in the sweltering heat, and was made to pay in the first 5mins. Slack marking from the midfield allowed Mortgages to slot home an easy goal. But then the light went out for Mortgages and Parkway shut up shop. However an injury to Blackwell on 80mins meant that Hunnisett, let down by 2 players today had to sacrifice his goalie for Shane Abreu to take the gloves. His first kick of the game went straight to a Mortgages player who said “thanks for the Gift” Hunnisett was Not pleased. The game then run its time and Parkway went through deserved winners.

4th September 2007

Plymouth Parkway “B” 0-2 Western Mtr Services

Parkway suffered their first home defeat of the season, but was up against the best team they have played yet, but really if chances had been taken could have won it.

Hunnisett played his first and probably last game of the season as he struggled to meet the pace of the game on a fine late summers evening. Deciding to play a 442, was probably the wrong option as Parkway huffed and puffed in the first half with little to show. Then at times on the defence were a little over run. A 30yrd dipper put Mortgages 1-0 up at the break.

Going with 352 in the second half and the back 4 made solely up of 16 yr olds was a gamble against a well organised opposition. However Parkway made it hard for them selves. With virtually all the play, they couldn’t find that killer pass and were far to goal shy. But it was the back 3 of Evans, Cornelius and Young that did superbly well to shepherd out any odd chances. With Ryan McShane finally finding out what adult football was about, he was the only threat for Parkway. On 85mins a weak cross wasn’t dealt with and Mortgages killed the game off with a lucky smash and grab 0-2.

1st September 2007

Plymouth Parkway “B” 8-2 Porters Inn

The score line was easily the right result in this one sided affair, which proved more difficult for manager Hunnisett as he took the whistle and had some controversial decisions to make.

The game started unbelievably quick and Mark Gilbery had netted 2 goals in as many minutes, with both well taken chances. But Porters stood firm and then settled into a rhythm. They grabbed a goal from a nothing free kick which easily sailed into Graham’s bottom corner. Shaun Dan then made an error and Porters had suddenly drawn level.

2-2 at Half time manager Blackwell told the team not to panic and continue playing the football. This they certainly did and were awarded a penalty on 50mins, which Gilbery slotted away for his hatrick.

Then the fun started and Parkway found the net a further 3 times. One from an Own Goal, the other 2 Jamie Walton-Gould slotting away. Infact Walton Gould wasn’t to be outdone and poked away his hatrick on 88mins. There was even time for Mark Gilbery to miss another penalty and Shaun Dan slot away the best goal of the game. But unfortunately the game was marred at the end with All the Porters team and manager surrounding Hunnisett and saying he was a cheat!! When they only had to look at the score line!

Thurs 30th August 2007

Horrabridge Rovers “B” 3-2 Plymouth Parkway“B

Parkway tasted their 1st defeat of the season, but was very unlucky to do so.

Although the first 20mins belonged to Horrabridge as Parkway settled, that was it, really only relying on the long ball to their sturdy centre forward.

Pete Gardner got Parkway underway on 25mins with a perfected lob over the on rushing goalkeeper. But Parkway shot themselves yet again in the foot, not clearing their lines from a long throw for a simple tap in.

Declan Cassidy having a storming match at left back, netted his first of the season with a direct header. But, yes you guessed it. On rushing goalkeeper Adam Graham timed his run wrongly and Horrabridge were awarded another easy goal.

Hunnisett quite annoyed at the break for this throwing away of leads, just asked his side to remain disciplined. And they did, up until Cassidy got injured and had to go off. The back 4 re-shuffled, with Rikki Jones slotting in nicely to centre half. The second half was certainly a tussle, but Parkway squandered yet more chances to kill off the game, with midfield Trojans Mark Blackwell and Chris Clarke at the centre of everything. But Blackwell lost his marker on 88 mins and paid the price as his thunder bolt cleared Graham’s hands, although quite easily, to win the game, for a fortunate Horrabridge!

Sat 25th August 2007

Old Sutts “B” 3-6 Plymouth Parkway “B”

This game was far from a classic as the score line might suggest.

It was Ryan McShane playing upfront that hit a thunderbolt in under 3 mins to start the goal machine rolling for Parkway. But immediately Sutts Replied with a soft goal and another mistake from Adam Moody. Parkway upped their game and Shaun Dan put his name amongst the scorers again with a tap in. But Silly mistakes cost Parkway once more and Sutts Equalized.It was 3-2 to Sutts after a simple free kick found the bottom end of Moody’s goal from a poor wall placement.

Then the game turned on its head with Sutts going down to 10 men. Parkway took charge and Gardener made it 3-3 on the turn of half time, chipping the goalkeeper.

Hunnisett changed personnel within the first 10 mins of the second half and was rewarded brilliantly with Jamie Walton-Gould making his debut coming up trumps with a well taken goal.

However Sutts then took the game to Parkway and a slight lack of shooting discipline and defending nearly cost them.

However, Walton-Gould got his second and Ryan Mcshane fired in with a last minute touch to win the game 3-6.

23rd August 2007

Ham Green Rovers 0-4 Plymouth Parkway “B”

A Change of formation and personnel meant this took Parkway a good 20 mins to settle. But it was a penalty against them that woke them up.

Brilliantly saved from Adam Moody to his left, was just what Parkway needed. They then took the game to Ham with Shaun Dan moving into midfield and Billy Evans shoring up the back. In fact it was the 3 16yr olds holding the line, which was infact to work well all night.

On 40 mins the deadlock was broken with at last Pete Gardner getting on the score sheet. 2 mins later Jack Poole took an opportunist effort from 25yds and found the bottom left corner. 2-0.

Young Declan Cassidy was then rested and eager Joe Partridge come on for his 1st appearance. The passing game then finally came and Parkway started to move the ball around very well on Butt parks big pitch, with Rikki Jones in commanding form in the right wing back role.

The third goal was superbly worked with the strong Dan brushing aside his man. Minutes later Mark Gilbery having a quieter game to date buried his turning shot into the corner of the net. There was even time for Mr McGovern to join the fray, if just for 15 mins!

18th August 2007

Chard Utd 2-2 Plymouth Parkway “B”

An excellent crowd of 60+ saw this great battle between these 2 new teams, but unfortunately on a Poor and small pitch.

It was Chard that took this to Parkway, with a lot of old players remembering Hunnisett as Manager from their Modbury days.

However, it was Parkway who drew first blood always looking menacing on the break. Chris Clarke picked up the ball on the far right and rifled a shot which skidded off the surface and under Chards goalkeeper to take the lead.

Minutes later Mark Blackwell handled in his area for Chard to tuck away an easy penalty to equalize.

With the game going either way, the lively Mark Gilbery latched onto a mistake and perfectly lobbed the goalkeeper from a difficult angle to restore Parkways lead.

Unfortunately, just when Parkway was really pressing, Goalkeeper Adam Moody dropped an easy cross right at their attacker’s feet for 2-2.

Hunnisett made a tactical change at Halftime to secure the defence and they needed it as Chard came out second half meaning business. They pressed Parkway for a good 20 mins but there was no way through the excellent pairing of Shaun Dan and Dave Cornelius in defence. With Mark Blackwell anchoring the midfield Parkway held strong. However could have snatched it at the death with Mark Gilbery unleashing a 30 yarder with Chards goalie just tipping over. 2-2 being the end score.

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