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27 August 2016 / Club News

Today's result

 

​ATHLETIC 12  RESOLVEN 7

 
Another fully committed performance by a young Athletic team today resulted in a win for the home side against a more than useful Resolven side. Both teams provided a competitive and entertaining showing on a perfect Athletic Park playing surface. The Red & Blacks held a 6-0 lead into the final minutes of the first half via the boot of Scott Maynard only to see the visitors score a catch and drive try near the posts. The conversion succesful, the visitors held a slender one point interval lead.
 
In the second half both teams exchanged spells of territorial domination, and deperate defence prevented a scything break by Athletic centre Robbie Thomas  being rewarded with a score. A further two penalties by Maynard ensured a hard fought victory. With seven players unavailable for today's match, coaches will be encouraged and optimistic for this season's league campaign which starts with a tough opener away at Tumble next Saturday.
 
 
 
​Picture: Athletic hooker Paul Gravell on the charge against Resolven, courtesy of Sue Bowen.
 

 

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