With the Newquay first team fixture called off, they were able to field a strong team and this put extra pressure on the home side.

Despite the odds, Bude really showed their mettle and outplayed the visitors for the first half hour, Leanne Clayton running rings around the defence and Leanne Stanbury and Anita Symons ruling the left hand side.  A slight lapse in concentration was Bude’s downfall and Newquay scored twice in quick succession to take the lead.   However, Bude did not lay down, in fact they pushed on – Reanne Westlake was unlucky - having a couple of chances on goal – but it was Leanne Clayton who pulled one back as she pounced on the ball fed by the lively Sarah Badham.

The second half started badly for Bude as Newquay came out all guns blazing and 2 quick goals followed.  The pace increased and Bude still fought on, Adele Birkenshaw once again tireless in centre mid.  Corrine Salt was a rock in centre defence, communicating well and combining with Lisa Cornish to sweep up most of the visitors attacks.  Even if a couple of those clearances were a little unconventional!

There was a welcome return for Leona Marsh who immediately got stuck in and made some great runs up the right wing.  With a Bude spell of pressure they pulled another back, Lizzy Jenkins heading in from a corner.  Further chances came and went, another Lizzy free kick was saved and despite some nice football, Bude could just not find the finish. 

The last 10 minutes saw Newquay bombard the Bude goal.  Nikki Cornelius and Bryher Smeeth worked well at full back and halted many chances but Newquay were determined and and the match finished 2-6.  Despite the scoreline Bude held their own for the majority of this challenging fixture and should be proud of this performance.