Exe hockey results 28/09/19

Results: 

1st XI 0 - 0 Bath Buccaneers

2nd XI 3 - 1 Kingsbridge and Salcombe 

3rd XI 4 - 0 Exe 4th XI

5th XI 5 - 0 ECVH Hornets 2s 

First team match report: 

Man of the Match: Hope Kent (GK) 

The Exe Ladies 1st XI opened their 2019/20 season by travelling away to Team Bath Buccannears, whom they last played over 3 years ago. Both sides were keen to make an impression in the newly restructured Investec Ladies West Conference League, and Team Bath Buccs won their league to achieve promotion at the end of last season. 

Both teams opened strongly, with attacking passages leading to short corners at both ends, but really solid defending from both sides ensured the first and second quarters ended 0-0. A high press from Exe in the second half ensured that there was always pressure on the Bath Buccs ball carrier, and the game became more frantic as both teams searched for an opening goal, with no avail. Fantastic attacking opportunities were created by Becky Fagg and Jamie Bulbring. Ruby Jarman executed a brilliant drag-flick from a corner that went just wide of the post. Excellent distribution from the defense under pressure meant that the opportunities kept coming, however Exe were unable to score. An end-to-end final quarter with several saves in the last few minutes from both goalkeepers was exhilarating, and the final whistle went leaving the game at 0-0. 

Exe look forward to their game at home vs Cheltenham next week. 

General Club News: 

Exe have a focus on supporting club members with their mental health this year, and wish Emma Hulme and her husband Neil the best of luck as they run a half marathon in October to raise money for MIND the mental health charity.