Falmouth Town Manager Andrew Westgarth labelled his side's 0-0 draw with second-placed Liskeard Athletic as an 'a bit of an anti climax' as Falmouth shared the points for the first time in the South West Peninsula League (SWPL) Premier West this season.

The match had already been postponed twice, firstly on March 12 due to a waterlogged pitch, then on April 6 due to Liskeard requesting compassionate grounds as the funeral of a member of their club was scheduled for the same day.

A lot had been riding on the second date as at the time if Town had beaten Liskeard on  they would have won the league there and then. However, the postponement meant Falmouth's title was delayed until a 3-2 win against Penryn Athletic on Good Friday.

As such, this fixture had very much the feel of an end of season tie as both sides struggled to provide the clinical touch when it mattered in a closely contested affair.

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Speaking after the match Westgarth said: "I think it was every bit of an anti-climax with the build-up wasn't it. This game was billed to be such a big game four/or five weeks ago then obviously it was postponed.

"So I think they'll get second now. Full credit to Liskeard I think you can tell by their celebration at the end they are delighted with the point. From our point of view, we huffed and puffed. Both teams lacked quality in the final third. I thought for large spells we played quite well, we kept the ball well.

"I thought our pressing first half was excellent. The amount of times we won the ball back high up the pitch and kept James Lorenz (Liskeard's top scorer) very quiet. Other than dead balls we limited them to very little but on the flip side, they could say the same.

"We didn't create a lot. Jack (Bray-Evans) at the end maybe with a shot might have scored, we huffed and puffed but today screamed where we are at with the season."

Liskeard welcomed Falmouth onto the pitch with a guard of honour and both sides, plus the crowd then observed a minutes applause in memory of former club physio and friend of many Gordon 'Rocky' Render who sadly passed away in March.

"It was a great moment." Westgarth began. "We wanted to do it with the last Liskeard game. Obviously, we have been away for five/six weeks and Rocky's family couldn't make it to the last game so it was a great touch today and hearing the fans shout his name was great. It was a great touch for him."

The Falmouth gaffer was also quick to praise Liskeard, who at times threw their bodies on the line particularly in the first half, to keep Town at bay, he said: "You have to give them a bit of credit, they defended well they have some good players. They are not second for no reason they are a good outfit.

"I quite enjoyed the game playing against good opposition, no disrespect to anyone we have played this year. Some games they are over in 25-minute spells when we blow teams away and score three or four goals. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved that today but it felt like a proper game.

"We cancelled each other out a bit, a sign of respect for both sides. If you can't win it don't lose it. I was shocked when James (Lorenz) went through and passed it to their manager but other than that we just cancelled each other out."

The full-time whistle all but guaranteed Liskeard second place in the league with an extra game and a 33 goal advantage on goal difference to third-placed Wendron. There were jubilant celebrations amongst the Liskeard squad which didn't bother Westgarth: "We know we have been a target all season, teams want to come down and beat us home or away.

"I have no problem with them celebrating at the end of the day. They have to celebrate their season and can be proud of their efforts. They fell short, but then we have had an exceptional season.

"We can be proud of our efforts and we have another game to go on Saturday. I am really looking forward to that, to celebrate. Obviously, we still want three points. Overall, I think the boys can be proud of their efforts because it has been a great season. For Liskeard, our closest rivals, not to beat us I think that is not a bad return."

Attentions now turn to Saturday for Town, who will celebrate regardless of the result against Dobwalls as they will finally be able to get their hands on the SWPL Premier West title in what is their 'last dance' not just for the season, but for the Peninsula League.