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   Eccles 26 Shaw Cross Sharks 14
by Alfrieda Kindon
National Conference League 27th February 2010 A fixture that was in doubt until the morning of the game saw us playing on an alternative pitch which undoubtedly suited the home side. In very heavy conditions Shaw Cross took the lead after 9 minutes with a converted try. Eccles hit back 10 minutes later after good work from Murray put Mark Jones in for a try that Mike Davies converted (6-6). On the half hour, Mark Thomas created the opening to slip the ball to Mark Jones for his second try, again converted by Davies. The half time scoreline stood at 6-12. A Sharks penalty early in the second half increased the score to 12-8 but on the quarter hour, Ben Williamson's great break set up Martin Judge to score an unconverted try (8-16). Just 5 minutes later Mike O'Boyle took his opportunities and scored out wide, and with Paul Morgan's conversion Eccles' lead increased to a healthier 8-22. On the half hour Steve Fernley's perfect pass to Ben Williamson put him in the corner (8-26). Shaw Cross hit back in the dying minutes with a converted try to give a 14-26 scoreline. Man of the Match : Anthony Murray This victory kept Eccles firmly at the top of the table and looking even more likely for promotion. This week (6th March) Eccles entertain second placed Stanley Rangers (Wakefield) at Schofield Road. Kick-off 2.30pm. Photo: Steve Fernley, Robbie Spencer and Richie Openshaw bringing down a Shaw Cross player Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
