PERRANWELL 2 HOLMANS 2

THIS was one of only a handful of games played on Saturday due to the weather. However, in a strong wind, and with the rain lashing down, both sides attempted to play some good football in a full blooded match Cornwall Senior Cup first round tie.

Early on, both sides were trying to impose themselves on the game. The hosts had an early chance as a Simon Fisher header from a corner was superbly tipped over by goalkeeper Allan Buckley.

At the other end a Jason Buckley free-kick was bound for the top corner, but again the Perran 'keeper pulled off a brilliant save to deny Holmans a goal.

After pressing hard, Holmans got the breakthrough after 20 minutes as the Dennis Fallowfield was unable to hold on to another Buckley free-kick. Carl Paparone was first to react and smashed the ball into the roof of the net.

Ten minutes later Buckley was at the centre of things again as he swung in a deep cross which Paparone chested down before pulling the ball back and slamming home from a tight angle.

Full story in this week's issue.