Honours even after defences dominate

DEFENCES dominated as Ivybridge Town earned a share of the points with a goalless draw with Buckland Athletic in the Jewson Western League at Erme Valley on Saturday.

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While it proved a successful match for defenders, neither side could produce the attacking spark in the final third necessary to break the deadlock.

It was a good afternoon for Ivybridge goalkeeper Jordan Duffey, who received the club's player of the month trophy for January before the game and went on to be man of the match after pulling off a couple of important saves.

Shortly before the interval former Ivybridge attacker Luke Forward broke clear for Buckland only to be thwarted by Duffey. Then, midway through the second half, Ben Fowles had a similar one-on-one opportunity but was also frustrated by Duffey.

Ivybridge joint manager Wayne Gamble said: "Jordan showed why we brought him to the club. He is phenomenal with his kicking and how quick he is off his line. He is very mobile and a massive character in the changing room for us."