Kingsbridge & Salcombe 2nd team hosted Teign 2s at home for their fifth game of 2026 on what appeared to be a welcome break in the recent wet weather.

From the first whistle, Kingsbridge showed great intent, making good use of triangles through the middle and at the back to move the ball confidently around the pitch. The team stayed positive throughout, building play patiently from defence and linking well down the wings. There was particularly strong passing play in the channels and some excellent movement up front — unfortunately, without the goals to reflect the effort.

Poppy was outstanding in the middle, consistently winning the ball and driving it up the pitch to relieve pressure and spark attacks. Her tireless work rate and composure made her a deserving Player of the Match. Kelly put in some great tackles and strong challenges, disrupting Teign’s rhythm and showing real determination.

Defensively, Kingsbridge were solid for much of the game, with strong organisation at the back. A near miss in the first half kept spirits high and showed how close the team were to breaking the deadlock. Teign, however, produced some flashy spells of play and capitalised on two short corners in the second half, which ultimately decided the game.

There was clear grit on display across the squad, particularly from JL, who stood her ground during a tense closing period. A slight tussle broke out between players following some overly physical challenges from the Teign side, but Kingsbridge refused to be intimidated and continued to battle until the final whistle.

Although the match ended in an unfortunate 2–0 loss to Teign, the scoreline does not fully reflect the performance. With strong defence, intelligent passing, positive play down the wings, and determined attacking efforts, it was a performance full of promise and teamwork — just without the goals to show for it.