2nd XV v Grosvenor

Monday, 08 November 2010 09:40

Grosvenor 2nds V Academy 2nds  (23-Oct-10)

Academy had to soak up early Grosvenor pressure, but some aggressive defence by R.Henderson  on  the blindside of a scrum gave J.Ball his first penalty opportunity (0-3,  5 mins). As academy worked their way into the match, J.Kelly powered through the Grosvenor defence for a try from 25m out (0-10,  17 mins).

Grosvenor replied almost immediately when their right wing fielded the ball when running at full tilt, then ran through a couple of tackles to touchdown under the posts (7-10,  19-mins).

Academy forwards retrieved the ball from the kickoff , and keeping the ball tight, the forwards drove to the line, with M.Corkey eventually surging over for the try (7-15,  22-mins).

As Academy continued to exert pressure and had territorial advantage, J.Ball landed three more penalties (32, 36 & 39 mins) go give a 7-24 halftime lead.

J.Ball continued his fine kicking form into the second half with another penalty (7-27,  55-mins).
Academy lost focus in the last 20 mins, so when a Grosvenor clearance kick was allowed to bounce, it bounced back into Grosvenor hands for another try under the posts (14-27,  62 mins). Grosvenor were on the front foot for the final quarter of the game, but Academy’s goal line defence held out. (14-27,  fulltime).

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