CARLSBERG PENINSULA LEAGUE DIVISION 1 EAST
TEIGNMOUTH 2 LIVERTON 1

Teignmouth came out on top in this game against a side currently bottom of the table. With Liverton yet to gain a point this season many would have expected a far greater winning margin for the Teigns but the visitors worked hard and defended well to always be in with a shout of getting something from the match.
Teigns started well, Gavin Breslan's diving header from Adam Hill's cross whistled wide of the post and Teigns tested Livertons keeper Sam Robins on several occasions but were unable to break through. Despite Teigns dominance and possession it was Liverton who opened the scoring, a defensive mix up between Ashley Webber and Alex Blackburn let Dave Walker through on goal and he beat Liam Jones to put Liverton in front. The goal knocked Teigns out of their stride and it took a while for them to settle, nine minutes later they were level an astute ball from Geoff Breslan set Craig Stonelake free and accurate left foot strike from Stonelake beat Robins for his sixth goal in five matches this season. Teigns attacked their opponents once again Andy Breslan prompted from deep in midfield keeping his side pushing forward but Teigns couldn't break though against Liverton's hard working defence.
The second period began in the same vein as the first with Teigns peppering Livertons goal but Robins was in fine form and frustrated the home attack. With the half ten minutes old a breakthrough came, Geoff Breslan crossed to Stonelake and his neat pull back was crashed into the net by Adam Fay for what will be Fay's last goal this season as he finally undergoes a long awaited ankle operation. Teigns penned Liverton back trying to increase their lead, Robins dived bravely at the feet of Gavin Breslan to prevent what looked a certain goal. Matt Boyer and Blackburn dealt with the visitors counter attacks and on the odd occasions that they broke through Jones' handling was assured. Dean Liddle and Webber joined the attack overlapping from their full-back positions as Teigns put the pressure on an already overworked visiting deffence. With twenty miutes remaining Tristan Dorey and Terry Breslan replaced Hill and Gavin Breslan, fresh legs gave Teigns a lift and a third goal looked imminent. A quick free-kick from Liddle was met by Stonelake but his glancing header hit the post. Dorey's industry created a snap shot for Stonelake but an inspired Robins dived to push the ball away and Fay headed just over the ba, two crosses from Terry Breslan caused panic in the visitors penalty area and on both occasions the ball was hacked clear just when Fay was about to pounce.
It was a hard fought three points for Teignmouth but credit must go to Liverton who defended passionately but left Coombe Valley with nothing for their efforts.
This Saturday Teignmouth travel to Lympstone to face League newcomers Royal Marines. Kick off 3pm.