Match Report

Southgate II 18-42 Hainault

16/06/07 (Courtesy of Hainault Bulldogs)

The Bulldogs travelled to the New River Stadium for this London League clash against an experienced Skolars side. Hainault started slowly in the wet conditions and seemed hesitant in meeting the big strong runners up front in the first five minutes. This resulted in a quick lead for the Skolars with two tries to leave the  Bulldogs behind 10-0.

 

Once the Bulldogs started to concentrate on their defence and meeting attackers, they found they were able to quickly capitalise on errors, with tries from Terry Le Beau, Paul Swift and Dan Murphy swinging the momentum the Bulldogs way. With superior fitness the Bulldogs began to find the extra space needed to further consolidate their lead with converted tries from Andy Long and Ben Smith.

 

Halftime could not come fast enough for the Skolars, who regained some breath for the second half and started strongly again with an unconverted try. The Bulldogs again composed themselves with some solid defending by forwards and backs alike, and began to run the Skolars defence ragged with more tries from Dan Murphy, Ben Smith and Reece Barney before the marauding Joe Green settled the game with another trademark try.

 

Coach Reith was delighted that the Bulldogs maintained their unbeaten run and believes they have plenty more to give. The Bulldog’s man of the match award went to David North, for his awesome work rate.