Last Time@ Myreside Match Report- 16 /1 2 /23
With momentum on their side, Watsonians started to gain more territory and assert their game plan. It was little surprise with halftime looming that the home team added a second try and took the lead for the first time. After an attempt to get the maul moving faltered, the forwards set to work at recycling the ball through the phases. As they moved further in the field, the ever-reliable Stuart Allison spotted a gap and burst through, leaving Morris with an easy conversion. Then, with just seconds left in the half and the wind swirling, a cross-field kick caused havoc for the GHA defenders. Sam Leweni was on hand to collect the loose ball and cross in the corner for the Sonians third try of the day. Morris's kick sailed wide this time, but the home team led 22-14 at the half. B oth teams emerged warmed but fac ing gusts of wind and biting cold, and the second half proved as thrilling as the first. Ronan Kerr got the scoring started after patient play by the forwards the centre was left with, just falling over the line to stretch the Sonians lead. Morris added the extra two and the home team looked like they were about to canter away. But GHA were not out yet and answered quickly with a try of their own. Just minutes later, Kerr scored his second try of the game as he once again collected the ball feet from the try line and made easy work of the standing defender. With a 33-21 lead, surely the game was over? GHA once again struck back, scoring their fourth and fifth tries of the game, and a lone penalty between the tries allowed Watsonians to run out 36-33 winners and maintain their 100 home record.
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A week on from a thriller in Glasgow, Watsonian FC hosted GHA in another game that will undoubtedly be remembered by those brave enough to stand the chilling wind. It didn't take long for GHA to pick up where they left off as their very first foray into Watsonians 22 resulted in 7 points and set the home team up for what was to be a hard- fought day. Just five minutes later, Benn Morris, under challenging conditions, slotted a penalty over from the 22. It was GHA and their relentless pack that socred next as they once again sent wave after wave at the Sonians try line. Eventually, they broke through and added the extras to lead 14-3. That was the spark that the Maroons needed to ignite their game. Five minutes later, Sam Leweni picked up the ball five yards out and managed to bounce off two tacklers before diving over. Morris added the extras, and it was a three- point game.
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