Match Report |
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| Date 26-1-02 | Old Brentwood 1st XV -v- Bancroft |
| Old Brentwood - 0 Bancroft - 22 | |
| The Old boy's were unable to
continue their fine run of form in the league going down 22-0 to Bancrofts
in game that was played in appalling conditions throughout. The home team
started the brighter with some positive early forward play. Good line out
ball from Robin Harford & Pat Stroud was followed up well by Paul
Buchanan & Billy Mullen with surging runs in the midfield. Despite the
pressure the Old Boy's got no reward & it was they who were made to
suffer 10 minutes into the game as concerted attacks from the visitors
brought a try on the right wing.
Despite the try being unconverted it was all the visitors needed to
give them confidence to run at the Old Boy's. Another try mid-way through
the half underlined the Bancroft domination of the game, this time the
kicker was successful giving the visitors a 12-0 lead. The Old Boy's
picked themselves up towards the end of the half & good work by
Charlie Raymond, Paddy Bache & Andrew Born in the forwards gave the
backs some opportunities to make openings. The loss of Dave Kavanagh as
hooker did not help the home team who now had to play with a front row
that were all playing out of position. Despite this the pack continued to
pressurize the opposition & prevented any further scores by half-time. The second-half began brightly for the Old Boy's & Chris Reah, Mick
Laws & James Holmes all managed to make inroads into the Bancroft's
defenses but never fully breached them. This was to no avail as the Bancroft second row powered over for
another try towards the end of the game to seal the victory. Despite a
spirited finish the Old Boy's could not prize a late opening & were
left to rue missed opportunities during the game. however the never say
die attitude that has begun to permeate through the team should give them
greater success in the weeks to come. |
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