Match report Pontefract RUFC 2nds v Scunthorpe RUFC 2nds

Match report Pontefract RUFC 2nds v Scunthorpe RUFC 2nds, game played Saturday 01.10.16. at Moor Lane, kick off 3.0pm. A tactically disappointing first half was the undoing for Pontefract 2nds and allowed the visiting Scunthorpe 2nds to play to their strengths. Ponte 2nds tried to halt the big aggressive forwards and flooded the ruck but then left gaps and the support play was creditably sufficient to make the most of the scoring opportunity for Scunthorpe. Ponte tried to weather the storm but could not keep enough good possession to make in roads. Scunthorpe kept the pressure up and racked up the points. Half time score 0-28. Pontefracts Dan Wheater and Kieron Tucker moved the ball more from the re start and took the opposition by surprise Wiggins and Smith going close. Desperate defence kept the home side out and from a quick penalty Andy Smith trundled over for the try which Kieron Tucker goaled. A further effort was impeded and Pontefracts Tucker kicked the goal. The visitors re grouped and again played to their strengths. Final score 10-49. Pontefracts emerging team will have learned from the experience , playing against a big competent and experienced side who will do well this season. Man of the match for the home side was again Andy Coleman for his overall and sustained effort, stand outs Ben Jones and Will Godridge.