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Tavistock suffered heartbreak in this last 16 cup tie, having taken the lead 3 times the Reds conceded a goal in the last 30 seconds of the game resulting in the game going to flicks following the 3-3 draw. Tavistock led 1-0 at half time in what was a fairly even game with the home side shading the number of chances on goal, forward Sam Willetts pounced on a goal keeping error to slap the ball home at the back post. The first half showed the difference in the South and Central leagues, Wootton Bassett proving to be the toughest opposition Tavistock have faced this season despite the fact they currently sit in eighth place in their league. Before the crowd had even had time to enjoy their half time refreshments and return pitch side the visitors raced into an early attack and were awarded a penalty flick which they converted. Tavistock created the greater clear cut chances and regained the lead when Si Fenwick converted a penalty flick after Ollie Richards had been fouled in the D. The visitors again drew level when they were the quickest to react to a loose ball in the Tavistock D. With just 10 minutes remaining the home side took the lead when forward Mark Forshaw flicked a penalty corner which the keeper did well to save, fortunately for the Reds the ball dropped to Willetts who claimed his second of the game. Five minutes later Tavistock had a chance to score a fourth on the break but a combination of good defending and goal keeping kept the score at 3-2, with the clock running down and Tavistock on the verge of booking a place in the last 8 the visitors were awarded a penalty corner. The ball was played into the D where it was deflected by a Bassett player diverting the ball past the outstretched Grahame in the Tavistock goal. The visitors held their nerve to win the game 3-1 on penalty flicks. Next week sees a big weekend for Tavistock as a win on Saturday at home to OPM's will clinch promotion and a win away at Bodmin on Sunday will see Tavistock be crowned league champions.
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