League Cup Match

Bude  0     Tamarside 1

Bude replied to their dismal display at Camelford last week to compete well against an organised Tamarside team.  Bude matched the Premier league high flyers to the final whistle. The game was a tight affair with players from both sides being given no room to play flowing football but they both done their best to play football as it should be played.  Bude created the better chances in the first half with Tommy Statton having the best when left completely free in the box from a corner but he couldn't guide his header goal wards.  Chris Ward soon after also had a good opportunity to take the lead with his head but again couldn't connect properly.  The second half continued at a high tempo with both sides desperate to find a way through each others defences, Budes young central midfielders Glen Bickle and Antony Giordarni working tirelessly to break down any moves.  The deadlock was finally broken in the 75th minute when a 30 yard strike from Tamarsides Dale Wheeler was saved by keeper Matt Warburton, the ball fell in to the path of James Cordon, Warburton dived at his feet to save again, but whilst on the ground Cordon reacted to scoop the loose ball in the net.  Bude piled on the pressure for the final minutes but couldn't find that killer touch to take the game in to extra time.