Kingsteignton Athletic Reserves host Hele's reserves at Broadpark, in what is the basement clash of the day, whoever loses this match will be in the relegation zone. Hele currently have the advantage with 4 points to the Rams 3 points.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
The biggest twelve pointer of the Season.
Newton United 3 Kingsteignton Res 2

Kingsteignton faced a Newton United side doing well in the league this season on a bitterly cold afternoon at Bakers Park. Kingsteignton controlled the game from the outset and took an early lead, Lee Ranson capitalising on a defensive mistake to lob the ball over the keeper from 25 yards for his first goal for the club. Kingsteignton again pressed forward, another lobbed effort from Craig Pidwell almost catching the keeper out again, long range efforts from Doo and Clausen putting more pressure on United. The Kingsteignton defense were undone from a long throw-in, a near post flick on was finished well by the United striker. Kinsteignton took the lead again, Ranson receiving the ball from a throw-in, tured the defender but had his cross blocked, the defender dwelled on the ball on the edge of the six yard box and was punished for it, Ranson stealing the ball away from him and finishing from six yards. Kingsteignton were again undone by a long throw in, a glanced header at the near post looping into the net.
The second half showed more of the same, midfielder Craig Pidwell at the heart of every attacking move was influential throughout the game. Having struggled with defending balls into the box all game United took the lead, a close range header from a corner punishing the Rams defense who were solid during open play were again undone from a set piece. Kingsteignton piled on the pressure in the last 20 minutes, the tireless Charlie Tucker saw his effort hit the post, Curtis Beetschen saw his quickly taken free kick saved well by the keeper and chances from substitute Jason Eddy and Craig Pidwell were cleared off the line. Not for the first time this season the performance did not match the results for Kings who will take a lot of positives from the game.
Man of the Match
Name - Craig Pidwell
Position - Centre Midfield
MOTM Awards this season - TBA
Kingsteignton Athletic 1 - Stoke Gabriel Res 0

Kingsteignton Athletic hosted Stoke Gabriel reserves, who over the past three seasons have battered Kingsteignton in every match. Kings started brightly in what was an even first half. Kingsteignton could have taken an early lead on as Rik Reynolds driving shoot was paried by the Stoke keeper, but there was no one on the end of the cross. Kingsteignton had another great chance midway through the first half as Russ Williams long ball was brought down cleverly by Paul Russell, but the chipped effert went just over the bar.
Stoke Gabriel clawed themselves back into the match and could have taken the lead, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. The second half, was an even match Stoke Gabriel worked the ball well but struggled to break Kingsteignton's rugged midfield and defence, Kingsteignton took the lead on the hour mark, Paul Russell's flick was met by Ian Cornock, who tidily tucked the ball past the Stoke Keeper. the final Ten minutes Kingsteignton were pressed right in their own half, but were still dangerous on the counter attack, Kingsteignton could have made it two-nil when substitute Gareth Law picked up the ball in the oppositions half and drove at the defence, but the Stoke defence were equal to it. Kings held on to a vital 1-0 victory.
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Kingsteignton Ath Res 1 Beesands Rovers 3

Kingsteignton played hosts to Beesands Rovers who have won five of their opening six games, Beesands started the more attacking, Kingsteignton defended for their lives but found themselves 2-0 after going nap for a few minutes midway through the first half, Kingsteignton then began to create a few chances for themselves, but the beesands defence proved to strong.
The second half was a much more open match, Kingsteignton made some better chances but were caught on the break in the 80th minute and were looking at a 3-0 defeat, before Ashley Beetschen scored for Kings late on from the penalty spot, after winning the penalty.
Man of the MatchName - Craig Pidwell
Position - Centre Midfield
MOTM Awards this season - TBA
Sunday, 7 November 2010
Rams edge first six pointer of the season
Kingsteignton started the match the better side and created several early chances, Ashley Beetschen opened the scoring after 15minutes, slotting into the bottom corner, after strike partner Lee Ranson's inch perfect assist. Kingsteignton had a few chances to double their lead in the first half, The visitors were looking threatening every time they attacked and Lee Ranson almost doubled his side's lead but struck his shot just wide after shaking off the challenge in the box. Patrick Karkeek's 25 Yard Freekick was heading into the top corner before the East Allington keeper chipped it over the bar,
The second half both teams battled hard and the game was more open Kingsteignton had some good chances but lacked confidence in front of goal, Ashley Beetschen had the best opening but drove his strike inches wide of the top corner, Patrick Karkeek also rattled the bar from just inside the oppositions half, Craig Pidwell settled the game late on, Charlie Tuckers throw in finding Pidwell who beat the defence and slotted calmly past the East Allington keeper.
Kingsteignton host Beesand Rovers next saturday who earlier in the season beat Kings 5-1
Man of the MatchName - Patrick Karkeek
Position - Left Full Back
MOTM Awards this season - One

