Newquay AFC Vets Dominate Grampound Veterans 6-0

In a commanding performance, Newquay AFC Vets faced Grampound Veterans 1s at the Grampound Recreation Ground on 29 September 2024, securing a comprehensive 6-0 victory in this cup away match. The match kicked off at 11:00 am, and the outcome showcased Newquay's impressive attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation.

Newquay lined up in a classic 3-4-3 formation, which positioned Damien Boyle in goal, while the back three consisted of Karl Morris on the right, Dave Grose on the left, and central defender Paul Osborne. In midfield, Lee Budge occupied the right flank, Carl Jolly the left, with central duties handled by Steve Capeling and Andrew Miles. Up front, the trio of Martyn Probert Serkan Acar and Ben Colquhoun served as the attacking threats, expected to link play and convert chances.

The substitutes for Newquay AFC Vets were Lewis Saundry, Sean Kilker and Chris Hall.

The match began with both teams vying for early control, but it was Newquay who found their rhythm first. The industrious Carl Jolly was on the end of a poor tackle from the Grampound No 2 Dayle Gilbert, ending his day and sending him to Bodmin A and E. The breakthrough came at the 35-minute mark when Andrew Miles opened the scoring, demonstrating his dead ball skills by finding the back of the net some what fortuitously . Shortly after, just five minutes later, Dave Grose doubled the lead, further asserting Newquay's dominance as they went into half-time with a 2-0 advantage.

Upon resuming, Newquay continued their relentless assault, and Martyn Probert quickly made his mark, scoring just three minutes into the second half at the 48th minute. Probert's pace and positioning were evident as he capitalised on a defensive lapse from Grampound to slot home effortlessly.

The floodgates opened for Probert, who netted another goal at the 65th minute, showcasing his striking capabilities as he found the net once more, leaving the Grampound defence scrambling. His relentless pursuit of goals did not stop there; the forward added his third goal of the match in the 78th minute, demonstrating an impressive ability to be in the right place at the right time. Both Chris Hall and Dave Grose where unlucky not to score with solid headers but the home keeper pulled of a couple of great stops to deny them.

The scoring concluded with Probert's fourth goal at the 86th minute, capping off a remarkable individual display and sealing a resounding 6-0 victory for Newquay AFC Vets. Their clinical finishing and cohesive team play were on full display as they progressed confidently in the cup competition, leaving Grampound Veterans with much to ponder following this heavy defeat.