CHAGFORD 1, UNIVERSITY FOURTHS 1

Following a minute of silence in respect to lost stalwarts of Chagford FC – club president David Watson and long-term supporter Douglas Thorn – both teams set to work providing a good afternoon’s entertainment.

The students enjoyed the best exchanges in the first half, playing a fast, flowing and accurate passing game. The only thing missing was an ability to finish when in on goal.

Chagford were well contained when going forward and seemed to lack the pace of their mostly younger counterparts.

When either side did get through, they found both keepers in good form, with Norman making one vital save for Chagford, and Miller quick to react accordingly at the other end.

Chagford played their way back into the match during the second half and were the more creative team as they attacked the goal in front of their supporters, but the visitors dug deep and restricted them to the minimum of chances.

Just as the clock was running down and everyone seemed to agree a draw might be a fair result, Andrew Davis was tripped in the penalty area and a spot-kick awarded. Davis picked himself up to drive his shot through the smallest of gaps between the post and Miller’s right hand to give the hosts the lead.

However, any joy at the prospect of three points was soon dispelled as University swept up the other and Max Foster fired in an equaliser.