Match Report 4th March 2015: Bodmin College Academy vs Falmouth School

Chris Morris made 4 changes to the side that lost to Liskeard. He remains with the 3-4-3 formation with both Henry Ellis and Luke Sleeman retaining their places as the full backs. Jamie Kallicki is started in goal ahead of Leigh Standen. James Ford comes in at left centre back in place of Elliot Griffiths. The central midfield partnership of Ryan Parsons and Captain Josh Howell remained the same. Connor Butler and James McNary start in attack with Ash Richards retaining his place at Right Wing. Bryn Sturdy, Luke Sanders, Josh Galvin, Josh Taphouse and Aaron Worth all started on the bench.  

Bodmins first half chance of the match came after 8 minutes  after a over the top pass from Josh Howell goes through the defence picking out Ash Richards although he was unfortunate as his first touch went straight to the opposing goal keeper.

4 minutes later Bodmin had their first real chance of the match, after tough battling in the middle Ryan Parsons won the ball and played through James McNary who unfortunately scuffed his shot wide.

2 minutes later, home goalkeeper Kallicki had his first scare of the match after a Falmouth cross from the right midfielder takes a heavy bounce which forced Kallicki to turn the ball over for a corner. 

The new look 3 centre backs were starting to make attacking runs into the Falmouth defence. Tom Molyneux made a powerful run through 3 players a minute later, however McNary was unable to finish off the chance from Molyneux's through ball. 

Bodmin continued their theme of attacking runs just seconds later after Ash Richards picked up the ball on the halfway line and sprinted through the opposition defence beating 2 players. He did very well to pick out Connor Butler whose shot forced a very good save out of the keeper.

Falmouth had a fantastic chance to take a shock lead in the 20th minute after a thunderous free kick from 40 yards out by their right back cannoned off the crossbar leaving Kallicki stranded.

Bodmins influence was again inspired by Ryan Parsons after a great run into the opposition penalty box looked like a certain goal after he squared it to Richards, although he blazed it over the bar from 6 yards out.

Falmouth again looked deadly from set pieces after a well struck delivery from 25 yards out forced a solid punch from Kallicki.

The link up between Parsons and Richards was again in action after another successful long pass sent Richards on a run whose first shot was tipped back to Richards and the keeper the saved the rebound.

Falmouths passing was starting to show after two build up plays in the last minute resulted in good chances from distance for the away side.

Falmouths golden chance came with seconds remaining of the first half a deflected shot from distance fell to Falmouths striker who was in an offside position despite the flag staying down however his first touch was the last action of the first half.

Bodmins Luke Sleeman battling with a Falmouth midfielder whilst
James Ford watches on from behind. Image source: Rupert Steer

Bodmin Captain Josh Howell had the first real chance of the second half 5 minutes in with his long shot unfortunately coming to nothing.

Bodmin went ahead 2 minutes later after some good battling from Luke Sleeman before a great long pass put Connor Butler through on goal who shrugged off a defender before precisely slotting home at the back post.

Connor Butler putting Bodmin 1-0 up with a precise back post finish.

Falmouth equalised 5 minutes later after some scrappy defending from Bodmins left hand side forced a class save from Jamie Kallicki who was unfortunate from stopping the rebound from being bundled in from close range.

An extremely rare moment occurred just a minute later. As substitutes Galvin and Taphouse were warming up on the sidelines, the football they were using accidentally ended up on the pitch. This however was made apparent after seconds later McNary broke down that left hand side although McNary comically kicked the other ball out whilst still controlling the match ball. He was able to cut inside beating 2 defenders however was only able to hit the side netting.  

With 10 minutes left on the clock, Bodmin retook the lead with Connor Butler picking his second of the match. A fantastic long ball from Josh Howell put Butler though 1 on 1 who took his chance despite the goalkeepers best efforts.

Falmouth nearly equalised just two minutes later, their corner was nearly turned in from a header although was denied via the crossbar. Some good pressure from Bodmins defence prevented any possible rebound going to use. On the counter attack from this Ash Richards broke down the left side and was taken out in the box although referee Ebony Dover didn't blow up for a penalty.

Connor Butler came very close to a hat-trick after a shot from 25 yards at a near impossible angle nearly troubled the opposition keeper. 

Josh Howell came close to putting Bodmin 2 goals clear with 3 minutes to go. A fantastic curved free kick from 30 yards out forced a top quality saved from the opposing goalkeeper.

Butler was again close to finishing off for a hat trick after a interception from McNary put through Butler he placed his shot wide. He was then bought off for Sanders who got a 30 second cameo role.

Bodmin won the 2-1 which gives them 3 more points in the league as well as putting them through to the next round of the cup in what was a combined fixture. Key performances came from Jamie Kallicki in goal who proved solid for the majority of the match. Henry Ellis is clearly adapting extremely well to his new wing back role who proved a key player both attacking and defensively. Corey Stewart is also looking comfortable as a centre half who won nearly every aerial challenge he was involved in. Ash Richards played a key role down the left hand side who tore apart Falmouths defence. Man of The Match however goes to Ryan Parsons who was instrumental throughout the matches entirety, his work rate as well as passing range was certainly on top form in this match. Chris Morris was pleased with the result despite feeling it wasn't their strongest performance of the season.