Just short in Denton
The final score was 22 -14 Denton (or maybe 24, the touch judges argued a few conversions), but this was the best team effort we've had this season.
The game started late due to traffic problems on the Bush and 35. The ref and Denton were gracious in delay the start of the game so everyone could get to the pitch. In the end, we had 19 guys. So, where were the rest of you?
Facing one of the strongest packs in D3, this was a grind it out, forward play intensive game. The first 30 minutes was a scoreless battle of field position with DARC being able to keep the bulk of play in the Denton half. Denton was able to get the first score due to some bad ball handling. They added a second score right at half time to take a 12-0 lead.
During halftime, DARC kept their heads up. This was a physical game and, despite the score, we we're doing a lot of good things on the field. A little inexperience and bad luck kept us from scoring, but we we're very much in the game.
Denton got a try early in the second half to go up 17 (or 19) - 0. But, the physical play in rucks, mauls, and lineouts started to wear down Denton. Marc broke through the defense for DARC's first try and Tommy touch downed a second one. With about 10 minutes left, we were down 17-14. DARC played hard, but in control, but couldn't get another score in. At full-time, Denton scored their fourth try to seal the win.
Overall, lots of good stuff on the field. A little more time together and some more fitness will help this group of young 'ens improve their game.
Thanks to everyone for their efforts on the field. And, a big thank you to the under 21 boys who showed respect to our Denton hosts at the after party at the over-21 club, Riprocks.
The game started late due to traffic problems on the Bush and 35. The ref and Denton were gracious in delay the start of the game so everyone could get to the pitch. In the end, we had 19 guys. So, where were the rest of you?
Facing one of the strongest packs in D3, this was a grind it out, forward play intensive game. The first 30 minutes was a scoreless battle of field position with DARC being able to keep the bulk of play in the Denton half. Denton was able to get the first score due to some bad ball handling. They added a second score right at half time to take a 12-0 lead.
During halftime, DARC kept their heads up. This was a physical game and, despite the score, we we're doing a lot of good things on the field. A little inexperience and bad luck kept us from scoring, but we we're very much in the game.
Denton got a try early in the second half to go up 17 (or 19) - 0. But, the physical play in rucks, mauls, and lineouts started to wear down Denton. Marc broke through the defense for DARC's first try and Tommy touch downed a second one. With about 10 minutes left, we were down 17-14. DARC played hard, but in control, but couldn't get another score in. At full-time, Denton scored their fourth try to seal the win.
Overall, lots of good stuff on the field. A little more time together and some more fitness will help this group of young 'ens improve their game.
Thanks to everyone for their efforts on the field. And, a big thank you to the under 21 boys who showed respect to our Denton hosts at the after party at the over-21 club, Riprocks.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home