1st XV
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Sat 11 Jan 2020  ·  ADM Premier Division
Trafford MV
31
45
Fleetwood RUFC
1st XV
Close encounter of the Metrovic kind

Close encounter of the Metrovic kind

Vaughan Evans12 Jan 2020 - 17:06
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End to end rugby with both teams enjoying good open rugby and a score line to match that of their earlier encounter in September.

From the initial kick-off Trafford Metrovic caught Fleetwood cold and within 3 minutes had them chasing a 7 point deficit. Fleetwood recouped and for 15 mins camped in the opponent’s half but Trafford weathered the upsurge, living off the ever increasing number of penalties that Fleetwood gave away. Eventually from a perfectly placed Jamie Mayall clearance kick, it resulted in him scoring a try which he dutifully converted. 7-7. The remainder of the half, saw Fleetwood take a controlling 12 – 24 lead with converted tries from Luke Wilson, James Doherty and a penalty.

At Half-time, Fleetwood made a number of changes, enabling some of the up and coming players to get some much needed 1st Team game time and experience. But it was Trafford that was again the quickest of the mark, closing the gap between the two teams to 5 points. 19-24. Fleetwood bounced back with a jinking run by Jamie Mayall rounded off with great converted try from Tom Evans. 19-31. Hard work by both teams ensued, with no team able to make any scoring chances, until a Fleetwood player gave away another penalty, leading to a Yellow card and his dismissal to the bin for 10 mins. This gave Trafford the initiative and camping on Fleetwood’s’ line, the relentless pressure ensued until the defensive line finally gave way. 24-31. The last 20 mins of the game saw Mike Jackson and Tom Evans extend the lead with a converted try each, but it was yet again the amount of penalties that Fleetwood gave away that could have seen the score line difference widen. Final score 31-45.

Another bonus point win with great work from the likes of Ricky Newton, Mike Jackson, Jamie Mayall, Tom Evans and of course James Doherty.

Report by Steve Spencer

Match details

Match date

Sat 11 Jan 2020

Kickoff

14:15

Competition

ADM Premier Division

League position

2
Fleetwood
12
Trafford MV
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