South West Counties Under 18 Youth Championship
Wiltshire v Cornwall (1-0)
The game was played at Swindon FC, Webbs Wood Stadium, on Saturday 13th April 2013.
The Cornwall squad was
Sam Trudgian and Jack Bray Evans (Newquay), Oscar Bennetts (Saltash United), Cameron Bidgood (St Dennis), Sam Hill (Dobwalls), Jake Vickers (Launceston), Ryan Chinn (Penryn Athletic), Matthew Quick (Falmouth Athletic), Ed Wilton and Josh Burton (Perranporth), Chris Sturgess (Goonhavern Athletic), Callum George (Penzance), Tom Cowling (Wadebridge Town), Kyle Frazer (Porthleven), Jake Street (Sticker), Ryan Trathen (St Day).
Manager: Tommy Matthews
Coaches: James Ross and Peter Foxwell
Physio: Samantha Boston
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South West Counties Under 18 Youth Championship
Cornwall v Somerset (2-1)
The game was played at Penlee Park, Penzance FC on Saturday 9th March 2013.
The Cornwall squad was
Sam Trudgian, Sam Hill, Cameron Bidgood, Jack Bray-Evans (all Newquay), Jake Vickers, Oscar Bennetts (both Saltash United), Ryan Chinn (Penryn Athletic), Matthew Quick (Falmouth Athletic), Ed Wilton, Josh Burton (both Perranporth), Chris Sturgess (Goonhavern Athletic), Callum George (Penzance), Tom Cowling (Wadebridge Town), Kyle Frazer (Porthleven), Jake Street (Sticker), Ryan Trathen (St Day)
Manager: Tommy Matthews
Coaches: James Ross and Peter Foxwell
Team Attendant: Samantha Boston
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South West Counties Under 18 Youth Championship
Gloucestershire v Cornwall (2-2)
Played at Almondsbury , Bristol.
Cornwall’s youngsters went through a rollercoaster of emotions in heavy underfoot conditions at Almondsbury where they retrieved a situation, which at one stage in the second period, looked highly improbable.
After a first half where Gloucestershire enjoyed the lion’s share of possession they achieved the breakthrough in the closing seconds when Richard Edworthy( Forest Green Rovers FC ) scored with an angled drive.
The home side picked up from where they left off as the second half got underway and goalkeeper Sam Trudgeon( Newquay FC ) was relieved to see a strong header rebound off his crossbar. On the hour a surging run and finish by Mike Smith ( Gloucester City FC ) resulted in goal number two for the Gloucestershire side.
Cornwall Manager Tommy Matthews immediately changed his attacking options, bringing on Ed Wilton ( Perranporth FC ) and Calllum George ( Penzance FC . This immediately had the desired effect as inside a frantic ten minute spell, a harmless looking shot from Cameron Bidgood ( Newquay FC ) took a deflection and completely wrong footed ‘keeper Jake Underwood ( Gloucester City FC. This gave Cornwall the lifeline to get back into the game and minutes later they achieved parity via the penalty spot following a handball offence. Cameron Bidgood’s spot kick was initially saved but Bidgood slammed home the rebound. Cornwall now scented victory against shell – shocked opponents and only desperate Gloucestershire clearances in the final minutes prevented a most unlikely outcome.
Cornwall FA Youth Secretary, David Bray said, “This was an outstanding fightback by Cornwall and one which hopefully they can repeat to a winning outcome when they entertain Somerset Youth at Penzance on Saturday 9th March.”
The Cornwall side:
Sam Trudgian , Jack Bray – Evans, Kyle Fraser, Ryan Chinn, Sam Hill, Tom Cowling, Jake Street, Cameron Bidgood, Jake Vickers, Oscar Bennetts, Josh Burton.
Substitutes: Ed.Wiltonfor Jake Vickers (60 mins) Callum George for Oscar Bennetts (60 mins) and Ryan Trathen for Josh Burton ( 74mins ). Unused Sub. Matthew Quick.
Goals for Cornwall: Cameron Bidgood 70 and 76 mins.
