Golborne Parkside U11′s 22 Crosfields Cobras U11′s 22
A summery day greeted the Cobras as they made the short journey to Golborne. The visitors looked up for the game which was an early kick off due to te NWC finals.
The match got under way with the home side kicking off and forcing the ball over the deadline which was the first time that had happened this season. The defence was now to be tested with Lloyd Halpin and Josh Little getting stuck into the tackle. With the ball in hand George Brailey and Callum Southern led the charge. After a few scrappy sets shared the visitors now took the advantage Joe Hands was pulling the strings and slotted an intelligent grubber kick into the right corner which Alex Tinsley gobbled up to score the first points of the day.
Golborne came again and more tackling from Kyle Brown and James Kenny stopped them dead. On the next set good drives from Thomas Davis and players player Lloyd Halpin got the team moving. On the next play Joe Hands got a good pass out to Callum Talbot who drew the line and sent Daniel James over in the left corner to score a good try.
As the half wore on the home side rolled up their sleaves and came back at the Cobras. Despite good attempted tackles Golborne were able to register two scores and take the lead with the conversions.
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The second half began with an excellent kick off from Josh Little which regained pocession. Joint Men of the match Callum Southern and Daniel James really drove hard at the line but came up short. Strong defence from Joe Hands and top tackler George Brailey regained the ball. Good play from Kyle Brown and Alex Tinsley made yards and allowed Callum Talbot to see a gap and chip and collect his own kick to score.
The Cobras really looked in control now and played some good rugby, James Kenny and Thomas Davis really running hard. On the next set a drop off pass from Callum Talbot sent Callum Southern racing away and a fantastic off load saw Josh Little hit the gap to score a great try.
As the game drew on the home side scored from close range and the game was set for a grand stand finish. With four points the difference the call was to ‘put it up your jumpers’ for the Cobras. Good drives from George Brailey and coaches award winner Alex Tinsley pushed the team forward. The game now seemed to last forever as the scores remained the same. On the very last play Golborne broke the line and scored in the corner as the REF blew his whistle. All that was left was the conversion which was missed and resulted in a draw.
Today was heartbreaking for the TEAM after so much good effort. This game will stay in the players minds for many reasons and they will talk about ‘that day at Golborne’ which added to their rugby education.
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Try’s – Alex Tinsley, Daniel James, Callum Talbot, Josh Little
Con’s – Alex Tinsley, Callum Talbot, Josh Little
MOM – Callum Southern, Daniel James
Margaret Davis Players Player – Lloyd Halpin
Coaches Award – Alex Tinsley
Top Tackler – George Brailey
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