Bridgwater & Albion RFC 38 – 19 Gordon League RFC – Match Report
Bridgwater & Albion RFC bounced back to winning ways when they beat Gordon League at College Way on Saturday afternoon. A result that lifts them up to sixth place in the league table.
In a match that was combative from the off and was scrappy at times, the Albion ran in six tries to earn themselves a bonus point.
The hosts made a quick start. An early run down the left by Jono Hayes was ended by an illegal tackle. This resulted in the offending Gordon League player being shown a yellow card.
The hosts continued their early pressure and on 15 minutes, they were eventually rewarded. Captain Taylor Buller crashed over left of the posts for a try. Kyran Devitt then converted.
Five minutes later, Albion extended their lead when a tap penalty on the five-metre line saw Jon Hill go over for a try. Devitt again added the extras to.
Danger was cleared by Bridgwater & Albion RFC player
On 25 minutes, Gordon League made their first trip deep into home territory, but the danger was cleared by a a good cross field clearance into touch by Jay Owens. From the ensuing line out the ball was moved across the backs before Devitt went over in the left corner.
In the final few minutes before the break Albion continued to press and in the end it was Rowan Traynor who crossed the line for a try which Devitt converted to make the half time score 26-0.
The visitors began the second half looking more determined. Five minutes after the restart, the hosts were reduced to 14 when Karolis Urbonas was yellow carded. The penalty that was awarded was kicked to touch. Then from the line out and following pressure, Gordon League opened their account with a converted try from Joe Syum.
Visitors grew in confidance
The visitors grew in confidence after dominating play for a period. Full back, Gamston ran through for a try on the right. This made the score 26-12.
Josh Frost produced several strong runs during the match. On the 65th minute, was the start of a move that resulted in a try for Will Clapham.
With five minutes remaining, Bridgwater lost the services of Harry Pentelew when he was yellow carded. Despite this they kept trying to add to their score. Shortly after Devitt scored his second try of the game, which he also converted.
Gordon League weren’t done for and with the final play of the game they scored a converted try to the left of the posts making it 38-19 at the whistle.
This coming weekend Bridgwater & Albion RFC travel to face Nailsea and Backwell who occupy fifth place in the table before rounding off their league season with an away game at Chosen Hill on 12th April.
Bridgwater & Albion RFC Team
Karolis Urbonas, Gavin Knight, Harry Pentelew, Tom Hopkins, Taylor Buller (captain), George Sluman, Rowan Traynor, Jon Hill, Ollie Phillips, Jono Hayes, Jay Owens, Josh Frost, Trystan Hudson and Kyran Devitt.
Replacements all used – Tom West, Will Clapham and Dan Lang.
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