2025 LAUNCESTON K.O CUP Final
BOSCASTLE 1-1 KILKHAMPTON
Sam Haddy(pen) Ryan Thomas
Boscastle won 9-8 on penalties
Goals scored in normal time Ryan Thomas 40th minute for Kilkhampton
Boscastle scorer Sam Haddy pen 90th Minute after hand ball by Keiran Jeffrey
Boscastle edged a pulsating penalty shoot-out to win their first Launceston Cup crown since 2017.
The St Piran League Division One East rivals were well matched for much of the game, although it was Kilk' who took the lead on 39 minutes in when prolific striker Ryan Thomas rounded Nick Lawson and rolled the ball into an empty net.
A disputed penalty converted by Sam Haddy levelled matters three minutes after the break, and although Kilk' were the better team in the second half, it went straight to penalties after 90 minutes.
The game itself saw a cagey start the first big chance arrived on seven minutes as Ryan Thomas found himself in space on the left side of the area, but his effort with the outside of the foot was blocked by Lawson.
Boscastle then created two big chances. On 11 minutes a fine cross from the left by Sam Haddy, found former Camelford midfielder Josh Insley, but he nodded his header wide, while three minutes later left back Danny Capstick, could only find the side netting from Jak Dickinson’s free-kick with his header.
Kilkhampton started to dominate possession either side of the half hour mark but again it was Boscastle who came closer to scoring. Another superb Dickinson delivery dropped to Insley eight yards out, but his powerful effort was straight at Leam Powell, as was Jordan Blanchard’s volley from twenty yards on 37 minutes.
Within two minutes the Lambs were ahead as Thomas found himself through on goal down the right and he made no mistake after rounding the 'keeper.
Three minutes after half time it was level as left-back Kiern Jeffery was adjudged to have handled, and Haddy's superb spot kick found the bottom corner.
A brilliant block by Harry Nancekivell denied Haddy a second on 51 minutes before Matthew Pethick did likewise at the other end to deny Ryan Thomas on the hour.
Kilk were the better side in the final 20 minutes, helped by a superb display in the middle of the park from Man of the Match James Dart.
The tricky Jay Needham saw a cross go right across goal before a stretching Dart couldn’t direct his header on target.
Jacob Williams was the Boscastle hero when he got back to deny Ryan Thomas when clean through and the striker dragged the effort inches wide.
Boscastle substitute Piran Mears failed to control when well placed in the box which meant penalties and eventually a third cup win for the Forrabury Park outfit.
BOSCASTLE: Nick Lawson, Rocco Reynolds, Rob Heal, (capt), Jacob Williams, Danny Capstick, Josh Insley, Jake Dickinson,, Jordan Sleep, Matt Joliffe, Jordan Blanchard, Sam Haddy. Subs Dean Moss, Paul Dray Matt Pethick, James Bosley, Piran Mears.
KILKHAMPTON: Leam Powell, Harry Nancekivell,, Matt Jones, Henry Lumley, Kieran Jeffery,, Jay Needham, Ben Thomas (capt), James Dart,, Jack Corfield, Jason Heard, Ryan Thomas Subs: Alfie Cottle, Jared Sofield, Adam Cleave, Keith Feltham, Adam Sleeman
Man of the Match James Dart.
Attendance Approx 200
THE PENALTY SHOOT out
BOSCASTLE :Josh Insley pen saved
KILKHAMPTON: Ben Thomas pen saved
BOSCASTLE : Rob Heal pen missed
KILKHAMPTON:Ryan Thomas pen scored
BOSCASTLE : Jordan Blanchard pen scored
KILKHAMPTON:Harry Lumley pen scored
BOSCASTLE :Sam Haddy scored nearly saved
KILKHAMPTON:James Dart top corner scored
BOSCASTLE :Matt Pethick pen to corner
KILKHAMPTON:Jay Needham missed hit bar ( 3-3)
Sudden death
BOSCASTLE :Jordan Sleep scored
KILKHAMPTON: Harry Nancekivell scored
BOSCASTLE :Jake Williams scored
KILKHAMPTON: Matt Jones scored
BOSCASTLE : Paul Dray scored
KILKHAMPTON: Keiran Jeffrey scored
BOSCASTLE : Goal Keeper Nick Lawson scored
KILKHAMPTON: Jay Sofield scored
BOSCASTLE : Dan Capstick saved
KILKHAMPTON: Jay Heard saved
BOSCASTLE : Piran Mears scored
KILKHAMPTON: Leam Powell GK cooly scored
BOSCASTLE :Josh Insley (again) scored
KILKHAMPTON: Ben Thomas (again) missed
BOSCASTLE Won 9-8 on pens
Referee: Neil Hunnisett Assistant Referees: Nigel Colwill and Chris Sillifant.
Attendance 200 approx
Attendance Approx 200 (not an exact figure because it's based on the gate receipts