Junior Match Reports
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| Stockport
U14 v Ashton-on-Mersey U14 (5-5) From the kickoff Ashton had Stockport pinned inside their 22 for the first quarter but were unable to score. In a rare breakout in the second quarter due to some slack tackling and fine passing Stockport went the length of one touchline to score an unconverted try. In the second half there was nothing between the sides. The Ashton fullback was denied an individual try running from within his own 22, chipping ahead only to be beaten to the touchdown by a stride. Five minutes later the same tactic paid off and the score was leveled. A fine game to watch and a fair result. |
| Broughton
Park U14 v Ashton-on-Mersey U14 (0-83) The tone was set as Broughton Park barely touched the ball in the opening quarter, Ashton forwards and backs combining with fine driving and passing to score four or five tries in quick succession. As Broughton Park failed to contain the fast backs out wide Ashton scored repeatedly before the break. In the second half the Ashton backs and forwards combined to score at will despite Broughton Park doggedly sticking to their task. A fine team performance and morale booster. |
| Ashton-on-Mersey
v Marple U14 : 63-0 Despite challenging throughout, the plucky Marple side were simply unable to deal with a dominant Ashton pack which provided plenty of ball to score with. A good all-round effort from the Ashton U14s in all departments against a skilful but light opposition. |
| Ashton-on-Mersey
v Altrincham Kersal U14 (Cheshire Cup, first round) : 0-41 Ashton could not contain a well organised, aggressive Kersal side who deflated the home side with two early tries. Kersal forwards arrived in numbers to win most of the breakdowns and deny Ashton any ball. When Ashton did win ball it was usually too deep in their half to attack from. Pressure leading to fumbles and missed passes caused Ashton to concede further tries. With their line unthreatened Kersal used their big threequarters to hammer home the game with tries in the corners. A very disappointing game. |
| Caldy
v Ashton-on-Mersey U14 : 12-26 The slippery ball and wet conditions made it a forwards game and the Ashton forwards took it on, driving well and winning ruck and maul while Caldy forwards watched.. Two fine solo efforts from Callum were rewarded with scores and the other two were built from hugely powerful runs by the forwards. A bity game with Ashton edging it on forward power. |
Pending Reports
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