26.10.13 & 27.10.13 - Men's 1s Double-Header

Back to Back Wins Send Teign Second in the Table

Teign Men’s 1^st XI won two games this weekend to go second in the table, two points behind leaders Tavistock. Teign scored 21 goals in two comfortable wins, greatly improving their goal difference and sending a message to the rest of the league in the process.

On Saturday Teign entertained Bodmin A; a team struggling for results following player departures from last season, which is never nice to see. They played with a lot of spirit and determination but having fielded youngsters playing their first game of hockey the result was inevitable. Teign scored quick goals to kill the game in the first five minutes then took a 7-0 lead into the interval. The second half only got worse for Bodmin as Teign racked up another nine goals, bringing the score to 16-0. Goals were scored by Jamie Hill, Jacob O’Connor, Dominic Spayne, Dave Jeffs, Jed Jackson, Henry Burningham (2), Tom Brooks (2), Ben Ayres (2) and George Buningham (5).

On Sunday Teign played the re-arranged opening day fixture against Cambourne SoM, who were only able to travel with ten men. Cambourne were well organised and technically gifted but clinical and ruthless attacking from Teign in the first half wrapped up the result in just twenty minutes as Teign took an insurmountable 3-0 lead that they held until half time, goals coming from Ben Ayres, Henry Burningham and Jed Jackson. Teign added two more in the second half through Tom Brooks and another from Ben Ayres, before Cambourne scored a well-deserved consolation goal. 

This weekend Teign travel to Bude A hoping to keep the pressure on the league leaders Tavistock, who they face on 23^rd November.

19.10.13 - Mens 2s vs Minehead (Home)

Teign A 9 - 1 Minehead B

 

Teign A followed a narrow defeat last week with a first win of the season against Minehead B. Even though minehead only started the game with 8 players, they defended well in the first half until teign got the first goal. minehead did equalise in the first half to make it 1 - 1. Teign had a couple more chances before the break but the score stayed at 1 - 1. In the second half teign finally got into the game much more and created lots more chances. And as the half went on minehead were getting more tired with the lack of players they had at there disposal. Teign capatilised on this and quickly took the game beyond doubt. Two hat tricks from Pete Brooks and Nathaniel Christian-John. also a debut goal from one of our up and coming juniors Tom Price who impressed well playing his first senior game. also goals from returning Ryan Bougourd and Will Boyne continued his fine form with a goal as well. Teign A are away this saturday against Taunton Vale D were Teign are lookin for their second win of the season.

19.10.13 - Ladies 2s vs Sidmouth & Ottery 2s (Home)

Teign 2s 4 – Sidmouth and Ottery 2s 0

Teign 2s turned out early on a grey Saturday morning for their home tie against Sidmouth and Ottery 2s.  The team were in good spirits despite losing their first 4 games of the season.

The home team started strong, using the ball to good affect across the whole pitch. Steph Hall was using some great width and space to generate momentum for Teign; this was supported by Lauren Hawkins and Tina Long in the middle of the field. 

Despite Teign getting the majority of the play, the opposition still created chances and it was a strong defence of Steph Hall, Jo Day and Mollie Robinson that kept Sidmouth and Ottery at bay. The opener for Teign came from Lauren Hawkins who picked up the ball from some lovely linking play between herself, Tina Long and Katie Emmerton.  1-0 Teign.

Teign kept pressing, using all their strength to keep putting Sidmouth and Ottery under pressure.  Lauren Hawkins took a commanding role in the middle, playing slightly more attacking with Long in support, it was Hawkins that found the back of the net again to make it 2-0 at half time.

Half time allowed Teign to reflect on their strategy and put down a solid plan to deal with how they would keep the pressure on, knowing full well that Sidmouth and Ottery could work their back into the game.

With some strong passing from the whistle and great width being created from the defence, the ball was fired in from a long cross from the left, which found Becky Gallagher in the D, with quick reactions, Gallagher attacked the ball in front of the keeper and at full stretch slotted the ball in the goal.

With 10 minutes to go, Teign were awarded a penalty corner.  Jo Osborne injected to Long, who fired home the forth from a hard struck straight strike. 

Player of the Match went to birthday girl, Lauren Hawkins.

Teign now have a 2 week break before playing at home to Exe 3s.

19.10.13 - Mens 1s vs Marjons (Away)

Tough Away Draw Keeps Unbeaten Run Going

Teign earned an important point away to Plymouth Marjons B as they battle back to draw 1-1.

The early start coupled with complacency following last week’s easy victory resulted in a slow start for Teign. Marjons controlled the game from the first whistle, were well organised and very skilful on the ball, proving to be the toughest challenge Teign have faced in over a year. Marjons put together a string of chances on goal and took the lead from a Short Corner, and but for a Man of The Match performance from Teign keeper Oliver Robinson, could have been several goals in front.

At the break Teign regrouped and began working on the mistakes of the first half. Instantly they pressed high and injected energy and enthusiasm into the game, with greater courage on the ball in tight situations. This pressure forced Marjons into mistakes and their passing game began to fall away. Teign persistence was rewarded with an equaliser two minutes from the end of the game following a deadly strike from Dave Jeffs on a short corner.

The game finished 1-1 and it was definitely a point gained for Teign following such a poor first half. Teign have two home games this weekend as their entertain Bodmin A and Cambourne SoM with six points needed to keep their title push on track.

12.10.05 - Mens 1s vs ISCA C (Home)

Dominant Teign Trash Title Rivals

Aided by another four goal haul from Richie Fisher, Teign put in another huge performance as they beat ISCA C 10-1 at home.

Both sides were promoted together last season and with ISCA confidently winning their first two fixtures it seemed that they would once again be the team to beat for Teign but the result showed otherwise.

Teign took a comfortable half-time lead with all the goals coming from midfield, first from Dave Jeffs from close range, then with two sweet strikes from youngsters Tom Brooks and Nick Holliday. But for heroics from the ISCA keeper the score at the interval could have been much worse for the visitors.

In the second half the flood gates opened with two goals from striker George Burnigham than midfielder Henry Burningham from a short corner, but the show belong to Teign’s sensational South African Richie Fisher. He struck four times and but for more great saves from the ISCA keeper could have added more. ISCA added a consolation goal with their only effort on goal.

Teign have now gone an entire year without defeat and face an early start away to Plymouth Marjons B this weekend as they look to continue that run.

12.10.13 - Ladies 1s vs Newquay (Home)

Teign took the early lead against league leaders Newquay but couldn't contend with their fitness & strength in the 2nd half as the visitors ran out 3-1 winners.

Teign started strong with chances on goal in the first few minutes, Laura Clark back from injury put Teign in the lead after beating a defender and the goalkeeper with a great bit of skill. Things were looking positive for Teign with lots of attacking play in the first half but a few Newquay breaks could have easily levelled the scores if it were not for some solid tackling from Jackie Brooks and Shannon Keating.

Newquay came out stronger after the break and dominated most of the play leaving Teign chasing the game, it wasn't long before they equalised after a penalty corner found a Teign foot infront of goal resulting in a penalty flick that Hazel Tranchant could do little about.

Players of the match Laura Clark and Katie Rochelle worked well together up front but a solid Newquay defence cut out any chance of a winning goal. Newquay continued to press testing Teign's defence and their patience finally paid off when a Newquay player free at the top of the circle calmly placed the ball into the goal. Teign pushed for the equaliser but with the team tiring a mistake at the back saw Newquay pounce on a stray ball and bury the ball to secure the 3 points for the away side.

An off day for Teign but they will regroup and no doubt come back stronger next week when the travel to Blandford & Sturminster Newton.    

12.10.13 - Ladies 2s vs Isca 4 (Away)

Isca 4s 2 – Teign 2s 1

Teign ladies 2s still struggling to find their best form and missing key players, lost their fourth game in a row as they went down to a strong Isca side. On a fast pitch Teign couldn't quite match the pace with which Isca moved the ball and were often on the back foot as the home side attacked. However the Teign defence was resolute and managed the attacking threat well, despite the possession that Isca enjoyed, Teign held strong. On occasion, Teign were able to break the Isca midfield and attack the goal but were unlucky not hold possession and find the goal.  Teign were grateful to hear the half time whistle, with the teams tied at 0-0.  

 

The second half followed a similar pattern as Isca pressed harder and harder. Due to the high tempo work rate in the first half, Teign tired and they could not match the larger Isca squad for pace. It wasn’t long before Isca managed to break the deadlock with a timely reverse hit from a penalty corner, that eased its way passed the Teign defence. Isca’s second goal was scored soon after as Teign were caught napping.

 

With only a few minutes left, Teign were awarded a flurry of penalty corners and were able to find the goal with a well struck shot from Becky Gallagher. Player of the Match was awarded to Steph Hall for battling valiantly in defence.

 

Despite the loss, this again was a strong performance by Teign and are hoping to find their much needed win next week when they play Sidmouth and Ottery on home ground.

05.10.13 - Ladies 1s vs Exe 2s (Away)

Exe 2s V Teign Ladies 1XI

Teign travelled to Exe this week in search of 3 points and with a new formation and great team performance they were unlucky to come away with just a 4-0 win!

Teign opened the scoring in the 2^nd minute when a long ball from Amy Jones found 'player of the match' Katie Rochelle on the baseline to pull it up across goal for Rosie Partridge to pop in on the right post, 1-0.

 Just moments later Laura Clark found KR free in the D to sneak in the 2^nd and then the 3^rd came from Rachel Thorne who found KR with just the keeper to beat, 3-0. The 4^th came from a lovely passage of play down the right involving Jane Rochelle & Jackie Brooks and a goal mouth scramble saw Grace Bruce finally find the backboard. 

 4-0 at half time and Teign were still hungry for more and pressed for a 5^th goal, Exe defended well in the 2^nd half keeping the score at 4-0. Throughout the game Teign maintained most of the possession with some great passing throughout the pitch, leaving Exe chasing the game and very few chances.

 This Saturday Teign will need another strong performance as they face top of the league Newquay 12:00 at home.

05.10.13 - Mens 1s vs ECV Hornets B (Away)

Fisher Smashes Four as Teign Start With a Win

Four goals and a man of the match performance from Richie Fisher secured an opening day win over ECV Hornets B for Teign Men’s 1^st XI.

Teign began the game at a distinct disadvantage as player absences meant they had to play the entire match with only ten men. Despite this they pressed early and were awarded a penalty flick as the ECV keeper took down Ben Ayres in the penalty area. Fisher dispatched the flick and Teign took a 1-0 lead into the interval.

The second half started with a fiercely contested penalty flick decision in ECV’s favour and Teign keeper Oliver Robinson was unable to stop the equaliser. Feeling aggrieved at the decision Teign rallied strongly and quickly regained the lead as Tom Brooks feed Nick Holiday, who rounded the keeper and slotted home from close range.

Remarkably the game saw a third penalty flick awarded and Fisher added his second to give Teign a two goal lead. ECV briefly fought back, responding with a goal from a short corner, but Teign dug deep and added two more goals through Fisher to run away 5-2 winners.

Teign play their first home game of the season this weekend as they entertain title rivals ISCA C.

05.10.13 - Teign Mens 2s vs North Devon A (Home)

Teign A 4 - 6 North Devon A

A ten goal thriller at sandy Lane resulted in Teign A’s second defeat in a disappointing start to the season.

Teign started the match well, dominating possession and adding early goals through veteran Pete Brooks and new signing Nathanial Christian-John. North Devon’s come back was initially held back as Teign keeper Liam Town saved a penalty flick but ultimately the visitor accumulated three goals before the break to hold a slender lead at the interval.

In the second half Teign briefly levelled the score as Christian-John added his second but the depleted Teign side did not have the legs to keep North Devon at bay for long. Three more goals followed from the visitors before Christian-John completed his outstanding hat-trick to finish the scoring with the visitors winning 6-4.

Teign A travel to Okehampton next weekend in search of their first victory.

05.10.13 - Teign Ladies 2s vs Dart 3s (Home)

Teign Ladies 2s 0 – Dart 3

An Injury stricken Teign Ladies 2s side made great improvements on recent results but still fell 3-0 at home to a skilful Dart Ladies 1s team, their third league defeat in a row.
 

The first half proved to be costly as Teign valiantly defend but were unable to prevent Dart from scoring all of their goals before the interval following an organised performance from the visitors.

 

To their credit Teign regrouped at half time and made tactical changes, adding youthful energy to their midfield in Megan Bruce and Becky Gallagher, who shared the plaudits as joint ‘Player of the Match’. Despite applying considerable pressure and creating multiple chances, Teign were unable to register a deserved goal.

 

Teign will face ISCA 4s next weekend hoping that their form continues to improve and the results finally fall their way.

28.09.13 - Mens 2s vs Bridgewater B (Away)

Bridgewater B 4  - 3 Teign A

Teign Mens A team returned to league action with a gut-wrenching last minute defeat away to Bridgwater B.

In recent years this fixture has proven to be a close and hard-fought affair and Saturday’s match continued in that vein. Despite good early pressure from Bridgewater it was Teign who took the lead as Will Boyne finished from close range from a Joss Chapel cross, however, the lead was short-lived as Bridgwater squeezed home an equaliser before the break.

In the second half the ageing legs in both teams tired and the game began to open up with more chances at each end. Teign regained the lead first through Oliver Robinson and again through Pete Brooks, but on both occasions Bridgwater promptly equalised. Teign squandered opportunities to take the lead for a fourth time and Bridgwater punished them for it, finding the net with seconds left on the clock.

It was a bitter pill to swallow but Teign must pick themselves up for a visit from North Devon A at Sandy Lane this weekend.

Teign Mens 1^st team were not in action this weekend as their trip to Cambourne SoM was rearranged for Sunday 27^th October.

28.09.13 - Ladies 1s vs Westberries (Home)

Teign 1 Westberries 2

Teign knew the opening match of their league campaign against last season’s runners up was going to be tough and a last minute goal saw the visitors take all three points with a 1-2 win.

Teign started the game positively with a good spell of possession and Katie Rochelle opened up the scoring early on with a reverse stick strike from an early ball from Rachel Thorne.

The game was end to end with both teams having chances but it was Westberries next on the score board after a quick break found their striker in the D who unleashed a fierce shot that Hazel Tranchant could do little about leaving the score 1-1 at half time.

Westberries came out strong and dominated most of the play in the 2^nd half as tired Teign legs struggled to keep up with the pace, some great defending kept Westberries at bay.

Players of the match Amy Jones and Kate Rochelle linked well down the left and had the umpire of played advantage Teign would have taken the lead as Jones’ goal on the whistle was disallowed. With two minutes to go Teign would have been happy with a point but a free hit to Westberries found a player on the right post to deflect home the winning goal. 

This Saturday Teign travel to Exe where they hope to get some points on the board. 

In other results, Teign Ladies 2s lost away to Dartmouth 5-0 and Teign Ladies 3s drew an entertaining home tie against Sidmouth & Ottery 4s 3-3.