2.30pm 31 March 2018
South Devon League, Division One
Paignton Saints 7 Babbacombe Corinthians 0 (att 18)
With the wet weather having already ruled out my planned Good Friday game I played safe for the first of two matches on Saturday.
I had hoped Paignton-based Roselands might beat the rain for their Premier Division fixture, but once that was called off I diverted to nearby Paignton Saints, and their 3G pitch at Paignton Community College.
The ground is typical of its type, with a well-worn pitch surrounded by a high fence. There's a pair of dugouts on the far side, and anyone who chooses to watch from outside the 'cage' has the option of a raised covered area with some bench seating.
The small crowd was boosted by fellow groundhoppers seeking the sanctuary of a guaranteed game on a wet day, and we watched the home side stroll to victory thanks to a dominant second half display.
Saints had been the better side in the first half, but were ahead by just a single goal at half time. They doubled their lead soon after the restart, and Babbacombe Corinthians had no answer as Saints racked up the goals for an easy win.
South Devon League, Division One
Paignton Saints 7 Babbacombe Corinthians 0 (att 18)
With the wet weather having already ruled out my planned Good Friday game I played safe for the first of two matches on Saturday.
I had hoped Paignton-based Roselands might beat the rain for their Premier Division fixture, but once that was called off I diverted to nearby Paignton Saints, and their 3G pitch at Paignton Community College.
The ground is typical of its type, with a well-worn pitch surrounded by a high fence. There's a pair of dugouts on the far side, and anyone who chooses to watch from outside the 'cage' has the option of a raised covered area with some bench seating.
The small crowd was boosted by fellow groundhoppers seeking the sanctuary of a guaranteed game on a wet day, and we watched the home side stroll to victory thanks to a dominant second half display.
Saints had been the better side in the first half, but were ahead by just a single goal at half time. They doubled their lead soon after the restart, and Babbacombe Corinthians had no answer as Saints racked up the goals for an easy win.
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