| Match Report Shelford vs. Portsmouth Sat 20th Sep 2008 |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Monday, 22 September 2008 | |
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Shelford started the second half in the same way that we finished the first. More enterprising play saw the home team add another 6 tries to our first half accumulation. Two quickly-taken line outs saw first Dom "Ging Gong" Jones and then home favourite Kramer Ronaki cross for the home team. Rich Davies (twice), myself and our regal lookalike, Goughie, also crossed for the home team. Goughie's second score was gifted to him by one of the opposition props, who lifted the ball charitably into Goughie's stomach for an interception try. Realising that he had an unchallenged run to the line, Goughie began to celebrate before the try had been scored. The home crowd reacted with a vibrant cheer, a response indicating that they were thoroughly entertained by Goughie's showbiz antics. Good job he didn't drop the ball!!! Overall, this was a very pleasing performance for the Shelford collective. The recent law changes have encouraged more enterprising and free-flowing rugby at all levels of the game. We have embraced and reacted very positively to these changes and this has been reflected in our first two results. We have a very strong attacking squad and are capable of scoring tries throughout the team and from all areas of the pitch. Improvements need to made however, in our defensive patterns, general discipline and communication. If we can put right the wrongs of the first two games and continue to build on our attacking dynamism, we will be a very difficult team to beat this year. It is too early to say who are the favourites in London One. However, if we pull together, continue to play for one another and learn quickly from our mistakes, it is hard to believe that we won't be challenging for promotion at the business end of the season. We hope that you will continue to support us throughout this promising campaign. |
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