Argyle Under-18s are hunting for back-to-back victories at home in Youth Alliance League play on Saturday afternoon when facing Sutton United.
Joel Sullivan’s second-half header handed the Greens three points against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday afternoon. They are now hoping for another positive performance on the weekend at Millennium Fields.
The visitors sit below Argyle in the South league table, and will also be looking to end the season on a high and continue to move up, much like the Pilgrims.
Head Coach Jamie Lowry knows the challenge at hand against a physical and gritty side, but believes confidence from Tuesday’s victory will play into Argyle’s hands at home.
“We’ve got another game at home, which is always nice,” Lowry told Argyle TV. “The last result and performance against Bristol Rovers give us something to build upon, which is key for consistency. We’re looking to go and get back-to-back wins, which would be really nice.
“It’s going to be quite a physical game. The pitch is still dry and bobbly, which is not ideal for us, but we just have to do what we can do in terms of our performance and understand how best to play the surface. We’re all looking forward to trying to get back-to-back home wins.
“Preparation has not been too bad because we get to watch their previous few games. We try and look for any consistencies or strengths and weaknesses they have in their side. It's not too bad.
“We know what they're about. We know it'll be quite a physical game. They'll be quite direct, which is their strength, so we need to be able to deal with the aerial duels and then hopefully try and put our little bit of magic on the game when possible.”
Despite only having three days of recovery and preparation, Lowry thinks his squad is in a very good position to battle for an important three points on Saturday.
He said: “They’ve been really good, as you can imagine off the back of a good win on Tuesday. It's been light and more tactical than anything on their legs because we’re saving them for the performance on Saturday. It’s been a really good atmosphere - and the sunshine helps as well!
“There are always smiles on everyone's face. It makes it more enjoyable. The boys are ready to go again on Saturday.”
