Riviera Division 1

Exeter Men's 3rd XI. 1

Ashmoor Men's 2nd XI. 6

AS the sleigh bells ring and the snow begins to settle, Ashmoor 2s have not only conquered the league but have done so with a flair that would make even Santa jealous.

This Saturday, they wrapped up the year with an emphatic 6-1 victory, a testament to the team's unyielding spirit and tactical prowess.

The game, much like the season, started with a slight hiccup as Ashmoor found themselves a goal down early on.

But fear not, for this team is made of sterner stuff. Will Robinson, channelling his inner Messi, danced through defenders to slot home the equalizer, setting the tone for what was to come.

The second and third goals were masterclass in teamwork, Dan Cowdry and Matt Pearce rounding off beautiful moves.

Goals four and five pitted the pair against each other again in the battle for top scorer, before Morgan Stokes put the cherry on top with a stunning reverse hit.

Halfway through the season, with not a single defeat to their name, the Ashmoor Men's 2nd team have scored an impressive 57 goals while only conceding 6, and are nicely placed at the top of Riviera Division 1.

Ashmoor Men's 3rd XI. 1

Exeter Men's 2nd XI. 6

Ashmoor 3rd team's commanding performance against Exeter 2nds ended with a 6-1 victory in their rearranged game. Ashmoor's victory was an emphatic one, the opposition simply could not live with the pace, movement and skill of the young Ashmoor side.

Ashmoor’s first goal came within five minutes with youngster Henry Walker, slotting the ball home at close quarter. From that moment, Ashmoor never looked like they would lose this game. They had the majority of possession and territory in addition to winning most of the 50:50 challenges in midfield.

The goals simply kept flowing for Ashmoor with brother Charles Walker scoring after 20 minutes, and Henry scoring again at the 30-minute mark.

Charles then got his second just after the break, with Tim Brodbelt adding a fifth, before Charles scored his hat-trick to round off the result and earn the Player of the Match plaudits. This was a confident and assured performance by Ashmoor's young side, who now go into the Christmas break in a healthy mid-table position.

Riviera Division 2

Devonport Services Men's 3rd XI. 3

Ashmoor Men's 4th XI. 1

Ashmoor Men's 4th team fielded a real mixture of youth and experience in their final league match before the festive break. The team settled well and honours were even - 0-0 at half time.

Ashmoor then took the lead early in the second half following a great passage of play. The team moved the ball around well, before Harry Easthope set up Milo Hobbis, who was able to slot it in for his first ever Ashmoor goal.

Unfortunately, Devonport hit straight back with two quick goals to take a narrow lead, and then added a third late on.

Stand-in skipper Dave Stokes felt it was a really enjoyable game today, with some excellent teamplay.

He was particularly praiseworthy of all the youngsters who put in a tremendous shift, Matt McEwen, Will Baker, Francis Brodbelt, Dylan Anspatch as well as goal provider Harry Easthope & goalscorer and Player of the Match Milo Hobbis.

There was also an encouraging debut for Robert Stewart on his return to the hockey pitch after a 15-year absence!