Men's 1st XI Vs OPM 1

Caradon Men's 1st XI asserted their dominance as they traveled to Plymouth to face a struggling OPM team, securing an overwhelming 16-1 victory. Despite a challenging first half, Caradon's persistence and adjustments during halftime paved the way for an impressive goal-scoring spree in the second half.

The initial half did not unfold in Caradon's favour, characterised by rushed hockey, attempts to skip building passes, and a tendency to force the ball too directly. Despite these challenges, Caradon maintained the lion's share of possession and managed to build a 3-0 lead. Luke Jeffery, Tyler Walsh, and Martin Batty contributed to the first-half goals.

Entering halftime with the lead, Caradon acknowledged their frustration with the performance and took a few minutes to regroup. The team discussed opportunities on the pitch and emerged for the second half with a new plan.

In the second half, Caradon displayed composure in their attacks, focusing on building the ball from the middle with less haste. The constant pressure eventually overwhelmed the Plymouth team. Caradon added 13 more goals in the second half, with contributions from David Fasey, Harrison Pollard, Evan Spencer, Chris Fasey, and Tyler Walsh, who netted a further 5 goals. Unfortunately, Caradon's streak of consecutive clean sheets came to an end as they conceded a penalty flick in the last few minutes.

The final score stood at a resounding 16-1 in favour of Caradon. The result keeps them firmly in third place with a positive 62 goal difference, setting a high standard for their performance as they progress through the season.