Junior Cup Round One

REDRUTH UTD 3

St Keverne 2

Against all the odds, Redruth moved into the next round of the Junior Cup with a win over a much-fancied St Keverne side.

The away side brought a decent crowd of 20, with plenty of banter, to Clijah Croft and watched a game played in difficult conditions.  Redruth settled the better team, epitomised by an early James Petty strike 3 minutes into the game as he smashed the ball into the far right of the net from just outside the right hand side of the penalty area.

A controversial equaliser from St Keverne star man Alan Thomas, when Redruth – and the linesman – were screaming for offside, got the visitors back into the game to put the match at 1-1 at half time. 

After having dipped their performance for the last 25 minutes of the first half, Redruth came out fighting in the second half.  The home side showed some strong battling qualities, epitomised by player/manager Darren Lewarne whose gritty performance was just eclipsed by James Petty for man of the match.  They regained the lead through Joseph (Curly) Curnow who blasted the ball into the roof of the net following a Petty corner.  St Keverne hit back to equalise with a second goal from Alan Thomas, and the away support were already planning their trip back to St Keverne for the replay.

With 8 minutes remaining, and following the introduction of Moha Imchichi who was simply electric, it was Petty (Redruth’s man of the match) however who gained the winner after he followed in a good passage of play from Jake Williams, Danny Munday, and Richie Ward who fed Barry McCabe  who smashed the ball against the crossbar only to see the ball far back to Petty who knocked the ball into the net from close range to make the score 3-2 and to guide Redruth into the second round.

Gulval 1

REDRUTH UNITED 3 

With player numbers very low across both Redruth teams, and managers Darren Lewarne and Darin Thomas keen to boost numbers, Redruth found themselves without 5 of their regular squad and had to travel to Gulval with only 10 men.   

However, the journey was worthwhile, and Redruth proved to be good value for their lesser numbers as they bossed the majority of the game with some slick passing, and perhaps might wonder why they didn’t come away with more than 3 goals. 

As it was, the win was vitally important, and whilst Redruth were clearly playing against the odds, they looked the better team for most of the 90 minutes.  Richard Ward scored the first goal in the first half, after some excellent work from both Andrew Symons and James Petty caused panic in the Gulval box.  Symons doubled Redruth’s lead early in the 2^nd half with a close range strike, and man of the match Barry McCabe scored the third goal with 20 minutes remaining. 

Gulval grabbed a late consolation goal but it was the Reds who lapped up their victory and who delivered a determined, aggressive, passionate performance throughout the pitch. 

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 0

St Buryan Reserves 4 

Redruth’s Reserves also thought they would be left with 10 players, with 4 key regulars missing from the team but they managed to bring together a bare 11 players against St Buryan Reserves. 

Redruth’s captain, Steve Hick, commented: “Another pathetic second half performance from Redruth for the second week in a row we go in at 1-0 down, still well in the game but just fail to come out for the second half.  Yes, we were well understrength and with barely 11 players (seemed like about 8 at times) but that is no excuse for such a poor performance.  Well done to St Buryan for taking full advantage.” 

Man of the match for the Reserves was Justin Pascoe.

St Buryan 6

REDRUTH UNITED 4 

This game was certainly a good one for any neutrals to watch, with 10 goals to talk about, a  number of instances including some tough tackling and penalty appeals.  St Buryan came out on top and Redruth will feel frustrated that despite playing the more attractive football, and scoring 4 goals, they failed to at least claim a share of the points. Guy Johnson opened the scoring 15 minutes into the game with a cool finish after finding himself with space to pick a spot. 

The home side equalised after a rare Andrew Symons error – who overall was outstanding on the day and deservedly won man of the match – led to him heading the ball past his onrushing keeper, and into the path of a Buryan striker.  They doubled their lead within 10 minutes when Mark Eccles failed to hold onto a loose ball, and suddenly Redruth found themselves on the back foot. Aaron Brokenshire brought the Reds level with a sweet strike from just inside the box to make the score 2-2 at half time. 

St Buryan went back in front with a good strike from a corner, only for Richie Ward to again draw level.  However, in the last 15 minutes Redruth pressed the self-destruct button as they conceded a penalty and a late goal to bring relief for the home side. 

Pendeen 3

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 0 

Redruth were fortunate not to have lost by more than 3 goals, as they failed to show anything of note in this game with too many of their ‘big game players’ not performing.  Man of the match was Glen Graham.

REDRUTH UNITED 0

Storm 6 

Redruth endured a heavy defeat at the hands of high-flying Storm and they only had themselves to blame as they never really came out of 1^st gear for the 90 minutes. 

They away side scored 2 early first half goals, with Redruth still taking time to wake up, and added a third with a cracker from 20 yards, 15 minutes into the second half. 

Redruth threw caution to the wind to push an extra defender up, but this failed to pay off, as Storm added 3 goals in the last 15 minutes to stroll to a comfortable win.  Man of the match was Phil Nicholls. 

REDRUTH UNITED RES 2

Newlyn Res 2 

Redruth’s reserves came back from a goal behind, and managed to survive a missed penalty from the opposition, who also hit the post late in the game.  Both goals came from Tony Barber.  Man of the match was Steve Hick.

Trevenson 2R

EDRUTH UTD 1 

Redruth will wonder how they failed to get anything out of this game as they pushed Trevenson all the way in a feisty encounter at Pool School. 

The Reds had the better of the first half, encapsulated by a 15 min strike from Ryan Baber from fully 25 yards that soared over Trevenson’s keeper Jason Kitchen.  Redruth were quicker into the tackles, and had a good level of discipline throughout the team as they bossed the half. 

As expected, Trevenson came out strongly in the second half, and in fairness, they had the bulk of the play with much of the game being played in the Redruth half.  The home side had a number of corners, but Redruth defended these well until the 70^th minute when Phil Nicholls was adjudged to have handled in the area.  Matt Sara stepped up to narrowly slot the ball past Mark Eccles’s left hand. 

The winning goal came from an unfortunate own goal from debutant James Isaacs, on as substitute, as he sought to clear a cross, only to see it nestle in the top corner of the net. 

Ryan Baber was Redruth’s man of the match. 

Heamoor 0

REDRUTH UTD RES 6 

Redruth’s Reserves had a convincing win at Heamoor in a game where they should have hit double figures, spurning a number of chances.  On target were Jake Williams and Simon Jones both with 2, Nigel Andrew and Tony Barber.  Williams was Redruth’s man of the match.

REDRUTH UNITED 1

Halsetown 3 

Despite having the lion’s share of the first half, Redruth conceded three second half goals to give Halsetown the points in this encounter at Clijah Croft. 

Redruth’s goal came early in the first half as Richie Ward threaded a ball through to Barry McCabe who had raced forward from centre half and who took his finish well as he lobbed the keeper from close range.  With further chances falling to both Ward and Guy Johnson, Redruth would have perhaps felt that they should have gone in two or three goals to the good at the break. 

The second half was a different story as the visitors raised their game, whilst the hosts dipped theirs.  Halsetown looked the team that wanted to win, whilst Redruth’s normally slick passing was missing.  An equaliser turned the game, and shortly afterwards Halsetown were awarded, and scored, a penalty after Barry McCabe handled in the area. With a third goal, courtesy of a unkind deflection off Ryan Baber from a freekick, the away side were assured of the points with Redruth failing to penetrate the Halsetown defence for much of the half. 

Redruth’s man of the match was Joseph (Curly) Curnow who had an assured game at centrehalf. 

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 7

Marazion Blues 0 

Redruth’s reserve team inflicted an opening league game hammering of Marazion.  Despite the lack of preparation with manager Darin Thomas having to pick up an absent player, and both only arriving  mere minutes before kickoff, Redruth didn’t let this unsettle them. 

Three-nil up at half time with goals from Tony Barber, Jake Williams and Darin Thomas, Redruth comfortably scored a further four second half goals – Williams collecting his hatrick and the man of the match in the process, Barber getting a second and Luke Rosevear completing the scoring.

REDRUTH UNITED 7

St Just 0

Goals from Richie Ward (3), Guy Johnson (2), Ryan Baber and Jake Williams ensured a comfortable first win for Redruth.  Man of the match was Adam Townsend.

Steve Hick has been handed the captain's armband for the Reserves.  Steve has a battling never-say-die attitude, loves a hard tackle, and shouts ands bawls his way through games.  An excellent choice.  Ear defenders optional for the rest of the squad!

Redruth United's winning team of (L-R) Adam (Smokes) Williams; Ryan Baber; Barry McCabe; Stu Smeeth; Jake Williams and (front row) Darren Lewarne is shown here after winning the annual Frogpool 5 a side competition.

Redruth have now won the tournament in 2004, 2006 and 2008.

Having come 2nd in their group, the team found themselves up against the Redruth United B team in the quarter-finals, dispatching them 1-0 courtesy of a Ryan Baber goal.  They cruised through the semi-final 4-0 and beat the hosts Frogpool 1-0 in the final with a Stu Smeeth strike.

St Just 2

REDRUTH UNITED 3 

The Reds completed their first season in Mining One with a victory, and 10^th placed assured in the league. It looked like the game was going to be an end of season disappointment for them as they found themselves 2-0 down within 15 minutes. 

However, Redruth’s captain Adam Townsend – making his 100^th appearance for the team – delivered a good cross from the right hand side soon after St Just’s second goal, which was met by a fierce Guy Johnson volley into the roof of the home team’s net to make the score 2-1. 

James Petty got Redruth on the front foot with an early 2^nd half goal, after which the play was all one way.  Chance after chance fell Redruth’s way until Callum Salmon scored Redruth’s winner after jinking his way through the left hand side of the St Just penalty area, and slotting the ball into the far corner. 

Redruth’s man of the match was Adam Townsend.

Redruth Utd 0

Redruth Utd Res 3

Shock, horror.  The first team hang their heads in shame as they were taught a lesson in desire and commitment from the Reserves in an end of season friendly played at Clijah Croft.

Both teams played at pretty much full strength, and in their right positions, so there can be no excuses.  All credit to the Reserves who enjoyed biting into their tackles, and troubling the 1st team with their lively breaks.

 The first goal of the game went to Aaron Brokenshire for the Reserves as he chipped the ball over keeper Nathan Taylor after 25 minutes.

 The Reserves scored a 2nd goal when Simon Barrand inadvertently put the ball in his own net, following a late call from the keeper.

 The game was wrapped up when Greg Stephens outjumped Darren Lewarne to head in a powerful 3rd goal.

Portreath Reserves 1

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 2 

Redruth’s Reserves wrapped up their inaugural season with a good victory over local rivals Portreath Reserves. Despite having the wind behind them, Redruth had a poor first half, failing to keep the ball for long periods, and allowing Portreath to win the ball and then counter-attack. 

The home side took the lead after 20 minutes through ex-Redruth hotshot Kevin Endean, and looked like they were on their way to an easy victory. However, Redruth’s man of the match, Moha Imchichi, levelled the scores with 5 minutes of the half remaining as he sprung the offside trap, and coolly stroked the ball past the keeper. 

In the second half, with Portreath starting to tire, Redruth took control. Both Jake Williams and Moha Imchichi were starting to tease the opposition with their trickery, and whilst Portreath had an occasional long shot at goal, they rarely troubled the Redruth defence. The best goal of the game was scored by Imchichi as he picked up the ball wide on the right hand side of the Portreath half, and danced through 4 challenges as he raced into the box and guided the ball past the keeper. 

Despite a couple of late scares, Redruth held on.  Reserve team manager Darin Thomas commented “ Our aim this season was to ensure we didn’t become subject to re-election, and we’ve achieved that despite a difficult first 3 months to the season.  With a good squad of talented players now assembled, and the team having settled down in the second half of the seasons, I’ve been pleased overall with our performance.  We are now looking to build for next season.”

REDRUTH UNITED 5

Gulval 1 

Redruth rounded off their home fixtures with a convincing win over a struggling Gulval side who themselves needed to win the game to give themselves a lifeline in Division 1. 

Redruth started off the brighter team and got an early reward as Richie Ward slotted the ball past the keeper within 10 minutes.  Some good interplay between Nathan Taylor & Guy Johnson led to Ward fashioning an opening to score his second goal midway through the half and Redruth appeared to be cruising going into the break. 

However, Gulval forced some pressure on the Redruth defence for the first 10 minutes of the 2^nd half with a succession of corners.  It was with a sigh of relief though that Guy Johnson smashed in a shot to give the Reds the extra cushion needed with 30 minutes remaining. 

Despite a brief flurry from the away side that led to Chris Parkinson scoring a consolation goal, Redruth wrapped up the points with a goal from man of the match Nathan Taylor, and a late 5^th goal from substitute Rob Bevington.  

Redruth Utd 1

Holmans 2

Holmans gained a vital 3 points in their quest to remain in Mining League 1 with a tightly-contested win over Redruth Utd.

 In fairness, the away side had a strong first half, and perhaps were unlucky only to have gone in 2-0 up at the break.

However, Redruth had a superior second half as they battled to stay in the game, epitomised by a rare headed goal from Simon Barrand as he dived to power the ball over the line with 30 mins remaining.

 To their credit though, Holmans stood firm to claim victory.

Redruth's man of the match was James Petty.

Crown Inn Glory 1

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 0 

Despite a determined performance from Redruth against their higher-placed opponents, the home side ran out winners with a goal midway through the second half. 

Redruth matched Crown throughout much of the pitch, although failed to make the most of their limited chances in front of goal.  Some strong defending was needed against a lively strike force, encapsulated by a man of the match performance from Justin Pascoe.

We will be holding our end of season presentation night on Saturday 10th May, 7.30pm for 8pm at Penventon Hotel, Redruth (Lady Edith suite).

 Tickets £15 for hot buffet, and disco entertainment.

 See Darren Lewarne to book your place.

Titans 1

REDRUTH UTD RES 5 

Redruth recorded a comprehensive victory over their Camborne-based rivals to earn a vital 3 points. 

Despite the Reds 1^st team having no game, they started with just keeper Danny Kaczmarek as their regular 1^st team player, although Darren Lewarne also started. 

Playing down the slope, and with the wind at their backs, Redruth gained the upper hand as Steve Hick’s long punt into the opposition half was latched onto by Aaron Brokenshire, and his run was no match for ex-Red Daniel Perkins as he sprinted on and looped the ball over the Titans’ keeper. Redruth got a vital second goal with 15 minutes of the first half remaining as Jake Williams fired in a freekick which the keeper failed to handle, only for Redruth’s man of the match Michael Poultney to latch onto the keeper’s parry to slot home from 6 yards. 

Despite defending against the slope in the second half, Redruth had a dream early start to the second half, as another ex-Red Dylan Burrows – so often a tower of strength for Redruth last season – unfortunately headed into his own net within 5 minutes of the restart.  However, within 10 minutes, keeper Kaczmarek twice had to be on his toes with a couple of good saves, but Titans were unable to force the ball into the net. 

Whilst Titans got a goal back from Pete Barnes with 20 minutes remaining, the home side endured a frustrating afternoon with some dogged defending from Redruth’s back line of Martin Moon, Justin Pascoe, Darren Lewarne and Steve Hick, and as Redruth stepped up the pace in the last 15 minutes, they proved themselves too hot to handle for their higher-placed opponents, with goals from Shane Hutchens and Nathan Taylor giving Redruth the spoils.    

REDRUTH UTD 3

Gwinear 0 

Three goals in the final 30 minutes secured the points for Redruth, although the home team were overall the better by far throughout the game.  Gwinear gave a good account of themselves in the first half with some good build up play at times, although the Reds could easily have gone in 2 goals up at the break, with Guy Johnson and James Petty going close but both shots hit the keeper. 

As soon as Johnson slotted in Redruth’s first goal after an hour, Redruth stepped up the pace.  Nathan Hughes made a good impact as substitute with his pace unsettling the opposition defence, and he helped Johnson to his second goal with a decent run and cross from the right hand side from which Johnson steered the ball around the keeper for number 2. 

With 15 minutes remaining, Andrew Symons moved to the left of midfield and he scored Redruth’s third with a powerful run down the left and a cheeky lob over the keepers head. 

Man of the match for Redruth was Jason Barber. 

Gulval Res 4

REDRUTH UTD RES 2 

Whilst Redruth came back from two goals down at halftime with strikes from Aaron Brokenshire and Jake Williams, overall they were well beaten by a strong Gulval outfit as the home side ran out 4-2 winners.

REDRUTH UNITED 1

Troon 3 

After two decent away results, Redruth went into their match against Troon in a confident manner, although in the first half the home side failed to rise to the challenge.  Playing on the newly-enlarged Clijah Croft pitch, Troon took an early lead within 10 minutes, following a mistake from Darren Lewarne, and doubled their lead 8 minutes later as their open, pressing football stretched Redruth at the back. 

James Petty came close to bringing a goal back for the Reds, but his run into the box only ended with a shot into the side netting, and Troon quickly capitalised on their advantage by scoring an easy third goal with 20 minutes still remaining in the half, following a rare goalkeeping fumble from Redruth’s otherwise excellent keeper this season, Danny Kaczmarek. 

The second half was a different game – Redruth started to see more possession and their opponents were limited to a number of shots from non-threatening positions.  Nathan Hughes, Redruth’s new signing, was introduced 10 minutes into the half.  Redruth’s second half dominance earnt a reward on 60 minutes – Guy Johnson turned his marker from fully 25 yards out and smashed a shot against the upright that was quickly pounced on by James Petty. 

Redruth sensed that there was something in the game for them, and with Ryan Baber and Phil Nicholls pulling more strings in midfield, Redruth pressed and pressed for a crucial second goal.  However, the Troon back line held firm to maintain their 2 goal advantage. 

Man of the match was Adam Townsend. 

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 3

Storm Reserves 3 

The Reds should feel very pleased with themselves after earning a point against a high-flying Storm side.  In an evenly contested first half, Redruth found themselves behind after an unfortunate own goal by Gareth Callaghan made it 1-0 to the visitors. 

As the second half began, Callaghan made up for his mistake by running the whole length of the field after defending a corner to latch onto a cross from Moha Imichichi who also ran over 60 yards with the ball!!!  Redruth then stepped up the pace and went ahead through a Jake Williams goal. Storm equalised with 20 mins to go then quickly went 3-2 ahead.

With time running out Aaron Brokenshire raced through to finish superbly with a crashing shot over the keeper from 18 yards to equalise  at 3-3. Redruths man of the match was Michael Poultney.           

Goonhavern Res 0

REDRUTH UNITED 5 

16 year old Nathan Taylor was the architect of Redruth’s 5 goal trouncing of Goonhavern, and in doing so deservedly earned Redruth’s Man of the Match. 

Redruth scored their first goal within 10 minutes as Taylor angled a delightful ball from the right wing across to Guy Johnson who slotted the ball home after breaking clear from the static defence.  Redruth then twice came close to scoring a 2^nd goal with both Johnson and Justin James beating their markers and hitting the crossbar.  Taylor then added to Redruth’s lead when Justin James chased down a ball on the far left, shaped to shoot across the goal and the strike fell neatly into Taylor’s path for 2-0. 

James Petty was introduced for Redruth in the second half, and almost got himself on the scoresheet within 5 minutes but again the crossbar was the saviour as his shot rattled against it.  Johnson notched his second goal as Taylor threaded a ball through for him and the youngster was on hand again to set up Justin James for goal number 4 with 20 minutes still remaining. 

With Ryan Baber and Phil Nicholls dominating the midfield, Redruth looked in total control and a third goal for Johnson, again with Nathan Taylor influencing proceedings, with 10 minutes remaining eased Redruth to a comfortable win.  

Threemilestone Res 4

REDRUTH UNITED RES 0 

Redruth welcomed back former ‘legendary’ keeper David Jull after a 3 year absence but it wasn’t enough for the Reds to stop the league leaders from notching another victory.  Chris Fable won man of the match for Redruth.

Halsetown 0

REDRUTH UNITED 2 

A brace from Ryan Baber in the first half was enough to give Redruth all the points in a potentially tricky away fixture at Halsetown. 

Redruth started brightly and had the lion’s share of the possession.  Baber scored his first 10 minutes into the game as he turned his marker just outside the box, and looped the ball over the keeper.  A succession of long throw-ins from Darren Lewarne was causing the home defence problems, and it was from one of these that Baber scored his second goal 8 minutes later as he bundled over a loose ball in the box. 

With Redruth’s back line of Adam Townsend, Lewarne, Andrew Symons and Simon Barrand holding firm, Redruth were good value for their first half lead. 

The expected game plan from the home side occurred in the second half as they threw players forward to try to get a grip on the game, but with Baber and Nicholls bossing the midfield, and the back line staying strong, Halsetown were reduced to just a couple of shots, all of which failed to hit the target.  

Man of the match was Ryan Baber. 

REDRUTH UNITED RESERVES 1

Wendron 5ths 3 

Redruth were let down by 3 players who failed to show, leaving a bare 11, including manager Darin Thomas, to face Wendron. The away side capitalised on this, and quickly built up a 3-0 first half lead. Robert Bevington scored his first goal for Redruth to salve some pride, but it failed to mask a lack of respect from the missing team members.  

REDRUTH UNITED 1

Storm 6 

With barely 2 or 3 players showing anywhere near their potential, Redruth were punished for a lacklustre performance, with Storm clearly enjoying the opportunity to exact revenge on the Reds from their defeat in the first game of the season. 

Redruth’s passing was well below their usual standard, and they were second to most of the balls.  Storm raced into a first half 2-0 lead, and were good value for their 6 goals, although the goal of the game went to Redruth’s Ryan Baber who unleashed an angry thunderbolt drive from fully 30 yards out  - but by then, Storm were already 4-0 up and the game was over. 

Redruth’s man of the match was James Petty.   

REDRUTH UTD 4

St Ives Town Res 3 

Following a 3 week layoff, Redruth maintained their 2008 winning league form with a determined performance against St Ives, despite falling 2-0 down to the away side within the first ten minutes. 

Redruth got back into the game following a rare goal nowadays from player/manager Darren Lewarne, as his shot from just outside the box took a deflection and looped over the keeper.  The Reds got on level terms with a goal from Guy Johnson to set the score at 2-2 at halftime. 

Redruth earnt a penalty 10 minutes into the second half, which Johnson coolly converted for his second, and he was on hand to score his hatrick, earning him the man of the match, with 30 minutes remaining to give Redruth a 4-2 lead. 

Despite St Ives pulling back a goal, Redruth held on for an important 3 points. 

Madron Res 2

REDRUTH UTD RES 2 

Without a regular goalkeeper, which forced player/manager Darin Thomas into goal, Redruth had a share of the points at Madron. 

 In common with the first team, they found themselves 2-0 down before an excellent Aaron Brokenshire strike got them back into the game.  Jake Williams equalised in the second half and Redruth had chances to secure all 3 points, but had to settle for a draw. 

Robartes 0

REDRUTH UNITED 5 

Redruth started 2008 with their best performance of the season so far with an emphatic away victory over their higher-placed opponents. 

The early exchanges with Richard Ward hitting the post within 10 minutes, and Redruth’s keeper Danny Kaczmarek pulling off a couple of important early saves.  However, it was Redruth who overall looked more comfortable on the ball, with some excellent passing football, and this paid dividends as Jason Smith and Guy Johnson linked up on the right hand side, and Johnson’s strong shot was only parried by Robartes’s keeper to give Justin James a simple tap-in for his first goal for Redruth Utd after 15 minutes. 

Johnson got Redruth’s second and third goals either side of the break – the first after he coolly brought the ball under control, following a pinpoint pass from Ryan Baber, and dribbled around the keeper, and the second was a well-drilled shot into the corner. 

Far from sitting on their 3-0 lead, Redruth continued to create chances, and an hour into the game, Justin James fashioned some space just inside the box and fizzed a shot past the keeper to make the score 4-0. 

Ryan Baber was unfortunate not the increase the score as he lobbed the keeper from 20 yards, only to see the ball crash off the crossbar. Phil Nicholls completed the victory 5 minutes from the end as he followed through on a Guy Johnson freekick for a finish from close range. 

James Petty was man of the match for the Reds.