Crosfields Cobras U11s 32 Wigan St Pats 18
Today was going to be a test for the team with the visitors from Wigan looking to put on a good display. The game got under way with both teams looking up for the battle.
Good running from James Kenny and Callum Southern got the team moving and looking for the first real chance to score. Another good drive and off load from Sam Martin allowed Alex Tinsley to open the scoring in the at the corner. The home side really looked sharp but were about to be hit and hit hard by the visitors.
Good defence from George Brailey and Kyle Brown won the ball back. Strong running from Josh Little and Danny Robb came up short. Now with the ball the visitors moved it quick for the number 2 to go over and equal the scores. After all the good work the home side looked a little shell shocked and were about to be met by another strong run from the number 13 to give pats the lead for the first time.
Lloyd Halpin and Daniel James took the ball on and it looked as though the Cobras were begining to come back. With the ball again, Pats saw their chance and the impressive number 13 scored again to extend the lead. Would the Cobras let their heads drop or go back to all the good work they had done in training in the week?.
The time was set for Joe Hands to step upto the plate and a good show and go allowed Callum Talbot to collect a good pass and step his way for a try in the corner. As the half was drawing to a close Thomas Davis appeared to be everywhere in attack and defence. With the scores close on the next a great break from Alex Tinsley allowed him to send players player Lloyd ‘disco’ Halpin away who was just caught short of the line. Quick hands allowed Callum Talbot in to score and level the score at half time.
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The game restarted in the balance with both teams up for the tackle. St Pats were really begining to turn the screw and good defence from Thomas Davis and top tackler Josh Little looked to hold out. On the next Callum Talbot took the ball on his line and found a gap to race away and give the Cobras the lead again with a full length try for his hat trick.
The home side really looked to push the advantage home and good running from James Kenny and man of the match Callum Southern set up the play. With the game still evenly poised the next score would be vital. Daniel James and Kyle Brown looked to drive forward and on the next play a great flowing move saw four players combine to send Josh Little romping away to score from distance.
The visitors still kept coming and good defence from Sam Martin and Danny Robb regined the ball. As the game was coming to an end Joe Hands and Callum Talbot were pulling the strings and couldn’t be seperated for coaches award. George Brailey and Lloyd Halpin made yards and to seal the game Alex Tinsley spotted his chance to hit and spin over the line to get a typical centres try.
Today showed what toughness the TEAM has now got mentally, it would have been easy to let heads drop early on. This was again a fantastic advert for junior rugby, well done all players.
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Try’s – Alex Tinsley (2), Callum Talbot (3), Josh Little
Con’s – Alex Tinsley, Callum Talbot, Joe Hands, Josh Little
MOM – Callum Southern
Margaret Davis Players Player – Lloyd Halpin
Coaches Award – Joe Hands/Callum Talbot
Top Tackler – Josh Little
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