Torpoint 8 - 0 Roche

Scorers: Easterbrook2, WestallC2, Ferguson2, Hussey, Payn.

Lineup: WestallM, Quintrell, WhiteJ, WhiteS, Hussey, Cotter, Rowe, Northcott, Blair, WestallC, Easterbrook.

Subs: Payn, Ferguson, Carter, Macleod, Bays.

The main takeaway from our previous fixture was the work ethic and positive attitude. Prior to last night's KO this was pretty much the majority of the team talk being drummed into the lads. From the off we came out of the blocks firing. For the opening 30mins we won every single duel, whether that be 1st, 2nd or 3rd ball. We always seemed to come out with clean possession, more often than not high up the pitch due to the intensity of the front 3 and the midfield supporting them. This led to multiple chances in this opening spell but only resulting in 2 goals despite the dominance. Easterbrook had the early chances on goal with two strikes off each foot off target and well saved after being well found by Northcott. On 9mins Hussey broke the deadlock with a wonderful free kick from 20yds. The 2nd came on 19mins from WestallC for Northcott's first assist of three.

After 30mins though our intensity dropped and Roche found their way into the game with a little more time on the ball, but sweeper keeper WestallM and the back four dealt with the threat. Late in the half we scored our 3rd with Easterbrook deservedly getting on the score sheet. The first half in particular the opposition right back was tied up in knots by his usual bullying. 3-0HT, but hitting the woodwork, a good save or two and more efforts than I'd like off target, it could and should have been more.

We began the 2nd half with rejuvenated energy and our 2nd wind was great to see. Ferguson off the bench at the break had an early shot sting the palms of the keeper, but this stirred him on more. A low ball across the box from Easterbrook found Ferguson whose first touch teed up his left to fire into the top left hand corner for his first goal of the season after a mix of bad luck with a prolonged injury and our infrequent fixtures. It was only a matter of time. This 4th opened the floodgates where we scored 5 in a 20min spell. All 5 subs had been introduced during this spell too, so to maintain the momentum despite the changes couldn't have gone any better. The 5th and 6th were from in form forwards Easterbrook and WestallC. Ferguson got his 2nd and our 7th with a low drive from 18yds into the bottom corner. Then to wrap it up Payn rifled in a thunderous shot from 20yds following a set piece clearance. Luckily the net stopped the ball as it would've ended up in Devon. You don't stop those!

Roche didn't give up though and showed plenty of endeavour. A few breaks caused our defence and keeper to earn their clean sheet. A late attack was rudely thwarted by Rowe who took one for the team bringing down the attacker on the edge of the box, for what Man City viewers see Rodri and Fernandinho do every week and escape caution. Rower did too but I think he's definitely lucky to be £12 to the good. The free kick didn't come to anything luckily, because WestallM was baying for blood at anyone trying to stop working for his/our cleano.

A ruthless display, but one that has been coming against a few sides we've played. I've seen us take our foot off the gas in these scenarios too often, but last night we did the opposite and punished our visitors. A big confidence booster before Saturday as we have the rescheduled Semi Final against our new rivals Gunnislake.