Deacons Match Report

19 – 26

An ever growing Deacons side hoped to capitalise on the close win away a couple of weeks earlier. With some key regulars returning to the fold, both of the crowd went simply mild with the prospect of two 4th team heavyweights going at it for 80 minutes.

It was nervy from the off with the Deacons defending well but struggling to get across the gain line in possession.

As is often the case with the ever changing Deacons side, they quickly settled into the game mentality and went to work.

Despite picking up an early yellow (welcome back John after a season away for the birth of your daughter!) the defensive line was strong and counter attack was blistering.

Medway picked up a yellow to even the sides & Canterbury went on to score twice before half time.  Dan Head kicked the extras proving an asset from kicking wide to controlling the back line.

The second half bought some changes as the home side were honoured with some extra men.

Organisation and discipline were not our strong points across the second half first 20 and Medway dotted down twice quite quickly. Buoyed by their efforts the visitors had some wind in their sails & a desperate 5 minutes saw some more changes for the home side. With a reinvigorated scrum and set piece the game was on!

Medway were strong through the forwards scoring a try from a rolling maul, yet Canterbury were quick to reply, and with time against them, went for another.

Medway conceded penalty after penalty to see the home men get closer to their line.

But it was not to be. The clock went red. Medway had the game and celebrated like a crackhead on giro day.

Deacons needed 5 more minutes to finish the job.

Nonetheless. Spirit, effort, attitude, sportsmanship. Everything you expect from a Deacons side who gave it everything and played with heart.

We go again Saturday.

POTM – Ethan Tighe