WESTERN PREMIER Paulton Rovers 0 Ivybridge Town 2
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- Last Updated on Monday, 30 September 2024 10:37
- Published on Sunday, 29 September 2024 13:27
- Written by GRAHAM HAMBLY with Ivybridge Town
IVYBRIDGE Town extended their winning run to four matches with a 2-0 Western League win at Paulton Rovers on Saturday.The Ivys climb to ninth place in the Premier Division, only five points behind leaders Clevedon.
Owen Pritchard gave Ivybridge the best possible start when he scored his seventh goal of the season with a header in the fifth minute.
That proved a setback for Paulton and Connor Rush added a second for Ivybridge when he cashed in on a defensive error by Jac Poffley in the 19th minute.
Paulton tried to get back into the game and had a couple of chances, but Ivybridge defended well to ensure they maintained their winning run.
The visitors were without regular goalkeeper Kane Gregory, who was unavailable, but Helston’s Kyle Moore provided efficient cover and help the side keep a clean sheet.
Ivybridge joint manager Wayne Gamble said: “We came out of the traps quite quickly and I think we shocked Paulton a little bit.
“Once we had taken a 2-0 lead we defended really well to hold on for the win.”
Apart from the absence of goalkeeper Gregory, Ivybridge had three other players missing from their starting line-up with defenders Jake Lane and Jordan Powell plus midfielder Dane Hewings all suffering injuries.
Impressive in midfield for Ivybridge were 18-year-old Rio Daly and the experienced Chris Wight, who turned in a man of the match performance, with Gamble adding: “Chris was fantastic for us.”
Ivybridge now have a clear week before another away trip with a visit to Ilfracombe on Saturday (Oct 5).
Then come a couple of home matches with Saltash due at Erme Valley for a cross-Tamar local derby on Wednesday October 9 followed by the visit of Somerset side Street on Saturday October 12
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