WESTERN PREMIER Ilfracombe Town 0 Ivybridge Town 1
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- Created on Sunday, 06 October 2024 10:54
- Last Updated on Monday, 07 October 2024 11:46
- Published on Sunday, 06 October 2024 10:54
- Written by GRAHAM HAMBLY with Ivybridge Town
It was Ivybridge’s fifth successive win and their 10th in the last 11 games as they moved to fifth in the Premier Division, five points behind leaders Clevedon Town.
Pritchard, who came on to play in a wing back position, scored in the closing stages with a cracking shot from 25 yards that flew into the bottom corner of the net.
Ivybridge joint manager Wayne Gamble was delighted to see his side come away with all three points from their 200-mile round trip to Marlborough Park.
“It was a constant battle,” said Gamble. “We scored just when it looked as if the match was going to end in a 0-0 draw. There was a cross wind blowing and not much football was played, but we put in a rugged team performance. It was a good three points for us.”
Turning in a man of the match performance for Ivybridge was defender Curtis Legrice, who typified the team’s spirited performance.
Gamble explained: “He was outstanding for us, winning every duel and every header throughout the game.”
Although there were not many scoring opportunities during a keenly contested match, Bailey Mabin and Ollie Aplin worked hard in attack for the visitors, while there was a bonus for Ivybridge with defender Jake Lane returning from injury when he came on as substitute.
Next up for Ivybridge will be two successive home matches with Saltash due at Erme Valley on Wednesday (1930ko) and a visit by Street next Saturday (October 12).
Gamble says: “They promise to be a couple of tough games for us with Saltash having picked up form recently.”
Although Saltash are in the bottom half of the table, they have won their last three league games away to Brislington and Nailsea along with a home victory over St Blazey.
Meanwhile, Ivybridge have been drawn at home to South West Peninsula League side Torridgeside in the second round of the Devon St Luke’s Bowl, having had a bye in the first round. The tie will be played at Erme Valley on Wednesday, November 6.
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