Argyle 1
McCrory 77
Furth 1
Ilicevic 40

AFTER all the hassle regarding the venue for this game, Argyle finally lined up against a side who in seven pre-season friendlies had netted 74 goals without reply.

But it wasn't to be the same today, as Argyle, having found themselves behind just before half-time to a deflected shot from Ivo Ilicevic, scored a 1-1 draw thanks to the youthful enthusiasm of Damien McCrory.

Luggy, as promised, named a young side featuring all three trialists and some of the younger players from the squad.

In addition to this, he utilised the 4-3-3 system that had been run in the previous two days training and selected the two trialists to accompany Yoann Folly in midfield with Dan Smith and Leandre Griffit flanking Rory Fallon up top.

In defence stood the young Shane White with Argyle's most experienced player, Matt Doumbe. Jim Paterson and David McNamee slotted in at left and right back respectively.

The game burst straight into action as from the kick off, Trailist B made a darting run down the right hand side, crossed, but found it nodded away by 6'5" Furth centre-back Marion Biliskov.

Argyle then had another fast break. Yoann Folly collected the ball in the centre circle, switched to Dan Smith who delivered a fantastic cross that was knocked over the cross bar-by the scrambling Furth defender.

For the next few minutes, the Pilgrims found themselves under the kosh and would have fallen behind had it not been for smart clearances from Matt Doumbe and Shane White.

The German side continued to push and were only threatened by the occasional run from youngster Dan Smith.

But then, as there looked to be no danger, Ivo Ilevic's curling shot from 25 yards took a wicked deflection off Doumbe to leave Larrieu wrong-footed and with no chance. 1-0 Furth.

Both teams traded innocuous chances and Jim Paterson had a Dan Smith free-kick nodded over the bar before the referee bought the first half to a close.

When the teams re-emerged, Furth had made no fewer than nine changes to their side and their apparent lack of cohesion almost cost them immediately as Dan Smith found his attempt to lower the deficit sail narrowly over the bar.

Despite a slight lull in the game, the Green Army would not be quietened and remain in strong voice throughout the game

On the half hour mark, Dan Smith was replaced by Damien McCrory who on several occasions showed his potential with darting runs down the left wing.

Again, both sides created half chances before Furth had a golden opportunity to make it 2-0. As Stefan Reisinger found himself clear through, it seemed just a matter of seconds before the net rippled. Then, as if out of nowhere came Matt Doumbe who slid in with a brilliantly executed tackle to clear the danger.

Then came the equaliser and it was, fittingly from the young Damien McCrory. David McNamee burst powerfully into the box and laid the ball across to McCrory who bravely put his body on the line to tap in from two yards. 1-1.

After that there were few other chances as both teams looked to consolidate the draw but all in all it was an impressive performance from the young Pilgrims, many of whom proved that they have what it takes should they be called upon this coming season.

Argyle (4-4-3); 1 Romain Larrieu (gk), 16 David McNamee, 6 Shane White, 5 Matt Kolo-Doumbe, 3 Jim Paterson, , 4 Trialist A, 9 Trialist B, 8 Yoann Folly, 7 Dan Smith (18 Damien McRory 63), 14 Rory Fallon (17 Ashley Barnes 78), 11 Leandre Griffit (19 Yala Bolasie 78)

Substitutes (not used): Graham Stack (gk)

Furth: First half (4-4-2); 1 Stephen Loboue (gk), 4 Marino Biliskov, 7 Bernd Nehrig, 9 Ivo Ilicevic, 10 Thorsten Burkhardt, 15 Daniel Felgenhaher, 18 Leonhard Haas (13 Charles Takyi 21), 20 Micheal Mieichelbeck, 21 Daniel Brucizner, 23 Phillip Laugen, 33 Cidimar.

Furth: Second Half (4-4-2);1 Stephen Loboue (gk), 3 Asen Karaslavov, 5 Jan Manersberger, 6 Thomas Worle, 11 Stephan Reisinger, 13 Charles Takyi, 14 Tom Bertrand, 19 Alek Kotyljak, 22 Sami Allagni, 25 Nicolai Muller, 36 Sercan Sararer.

Substitutes (not used): Jens Grahl (gk)

Referee: Karl Valentin

Chris Parsons