Late surge too little too late Share
Carrick 15 BANBRIDGE U15s 10November 13, 2010
Bann U-15's travelled to Carrick for the return league fixture having gained a narrow victory over the Co Antrim side at Rifle Park earlier in the season. Bann started brightly with forwards Matthew Beck and Thomas McRoberts providing good quality possession for the backs. This possession was soon rewarded when winger Zach Chambers weaved through several Carrick defenders to score. From the re-start the Carrick forwards gathered a loose ball and only last ditch defending from Adam Copes and Cameron Cromie prevented them from scoring. However, the referee penalised Bann for an infringement at the ensuing ruck and the Carrick No 10 slotted over the penalty to leave his side 3-5 in arrears at the break. It was no surprise when the Carrick second row forward scored after a sustained period of pressure on the Bann line. From the re-start Carrick managed to regain possession and the Carrick centre broke through the Bann defence to score under the posts, with the conversion being added. Bann did manage a late surge with skipper Beck scoring a try to reduce the deficit, but it was too little too late.
During the second half Bann lost their discipline and, with an ever-increasing penalty tally in their favour, the Carrick team started to impose their authority, out-rucking the Bann pack and providing a solid platform for their dangerous backline.