Match Report

Grampound Veterans 3-0 Porthleven

2 March 2025
Cornwall Veterans League

A much improved performance saw Grampound win comfortably against a decent team, not really reflected in their league record.  Confidence flooded through the team with a couple of early goals, the first a good headed effort from Steve Moocroft at a corner in the opening minutes and the second  soon after when Alex Makepeace swivelled and struck a low shot into the corner of the net from 15 yards.  Makepeace repeated the feat midway throught the first half to give Grampound a commanding lead at the break.
The visitors were better after the break but James Brooker in Grampound's goal was rarely troubled, apart from a clever lob which looked to be on its way in before he managed to flick the ball over the bar.  Grampound were awarded a clear penalty when a very challenge by the Porthleven goalkeeper brought down Makepeace.  Makepeace stepped up to take the spot kick and complete his hat-trick but his weak shot was comfortably saved.
This was a very solid and comfortable win for Grampound which keeps the team in mid-table but there are some tough fixtures to come,