FT: Fylde 30-22 Trafford MV
hammering away at the Trafford defensive line. James S looked to have scored after crashing over, only to be held up by some resolute defending. Undeterred, Fylde continued to press and were rewarded with a penalty, which they kicked to the corner. Another well-executed driving maul and swift work at the base of the ruck saw James S touch down, with Harvey A converting to level the scores at 15-apiece. In the dying moments of the half, James W delivered a sublime kick into open space, perfectly weighted for Tom C to chase down and finish in the corner for his second try. A superb score to close out the half with Fylde leading 20-15 at the break. HT: Fylde 20-15 Trafford MV The second half began with some sage advice from the Fylde coaching team, as the side now faced the challenge of playing into the stiff wind. Early in the half, Tom B produced an outstanding turnover, earning Fylde a penalty. A well-judged kick to the corner set up an excellent driving maul, culminating in Will H crashing over from the base of the ruck, extending Fylde’s led to 25-15. Harvey A was unlucky with the difficult conversion attempt, which drifted wide. The match continued to be a bruising physical affair, with both sides fully committed and several players forced off through injury. Manny E was one such casualty after taking a knock at the ruck, highlighting the relentless nature of the contest. Will H, having already made his mark on the scoreboard, produced a powerful run to halt Trafford’s momentum. However, he found himself isolated and was turned over, handing possession back to the opposition. Fylde’s defensive resolve was then tested, with Henry L and Harry W delivering some excellent try line defence. Kai S produced a crucial turnover with a determined dive, giving Fylde the platform to launch an ambitious counterattack from their own line. Some slick handling and incisive running from the Fylde backs carried play up field, setting the stage for Will H to cross again and increase the lead to 30-15. Trafford, refusing to give in, mounted one final assault and managed to crash over for a converted try after sustained pressure on the Fylde line, narrowing the final score to 30-22 as the match concluded. This enthralling and physical contest provided plenty of lessons for the Fylde squad, who showed resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity, with several players stepping into unfamiliar positions or playing through the pain barrier. Trafford, too, can take pride in their performance, having pushed Fylde all the way in a fiercely competitive Lancashire Cup encounter. Both sides demonstrated tremendous spirit, making for another memorable tussle in this respected rivalry. Rest up boys!! Go well Manny E and Henry F speedy recovery boys.
TRIES: Tom C(s), Will H(2) and James S CONS: Harvey A (1/5) PENS: Henry F (1/1)
U14s report: Fylde v Fleetwood
5th October was supposed to be the Fylde u14’s first Lancashire Cup game,
but unfortunately, Orrell were unable
to provide a team so we got a walkover. Luckily, Fleetwood u14’s were in the same situation with Blackburn not having a team, so a friendly was arranged. In very muddy conditions, Fylde quickly took the lead with a sub 30 second try by Joe H, followed by tries by Jackson S, three in a row by Logan C and one for Daithi A. Harry S got 4 conversions. Fylde kept up the pressure in the second half with tries from Logan C, Will H, Harry S and Raff L-C. 2 conversions for Harry S and one for Raff L-C. Fylde’s defence was as good as it’s attack, with some great tackles, strong scrums and Liam K carrying an opponent into touch and Fylde keeping a clean sheet.
A great performance by the Fylde team. Defender of the day was Harry S
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