Match Report v Chingford (a) Lost 14-21
Brentwood U14s 14 Chingford U14s 21
Report by Becky Bassenger
Brentwood nod off at the wrong time…
After the mile hike to the pitch the match kicked off in freezing cold, windy conditions, much to my unamusement! Brentwood had the wind behind them in the first half and used it to their advantage by putting through some clever kicks which pinned Chingford back in their half. Soon a very good kick from Stuart Frith and good chasing from Sam Fry resulted in a good touch find which got even better when James Paton snaffled the lineout ball and eventually Brentwood gained a five metre scrum. Billy Aldous, playing number 8 this week in the absence of Chris Doble, picked up from the back of the scrum and charged for the line. Even though he was tackled he was strong enough to get the ball down. Stuart converted, 7-0 Brentwood.
Soon after the restart Brentwood conceded a penalty on the right touchline and seemed to suddenly all fall asleep, wandering back ten like they had all the time in the world. Chingford used their initiative and tapped the penalty quickly, it got to one of their quick players and he had an easy run in under the posts. The conversion was kicked, 7-7.
Chingford were now fired up but unfortunately it seemed Brentwood were the opposite, again conceding a penalty in the Chingford half just after the restart and again falling asleep. Chingford again tapped and went, shipping it out quickly to the wing. The Chingford winger had enough speed to out pace the Brentwood defence and ran in to score. The conversion was kicked, 14-7 to Chingford. Half time came soon after which Brentwood definitely needed to wake up a bit, evidently had all stayed up the previous night to watch the dismal England affair until half past seven, way past their bedtimes!
However from the kick-off in the second half things got worse. The Chingford player caught the ball cleanly and ran through three ‘attempted’ tackles to gift Chingford their third score. The conversion was spot on, 21-7 Chingford.
Something dramatic had to be done and Coach Ian sent on James Paton at inside centre. This proved to be an inspired substitution as the first time Brentwood got the ball James came from deep at pace and took a pop pass from Stuart to go steaming through the Chingford defence like a high speed train. Nothing could stop him as he carried on charging through to score. Stuart kicked the conversion, 21-14 to Chingford and Brentwood were right back in it.
Brentwood were now piling on the pressure, desperate to at least get a draw and Chingford were stuck in their own half. Chingford then gave away a penalty from which came hit of the day from Carl Phillips. The penalty was tapped and given to Carl running on to it at pace who smashed into the first Chingford defender. I doubt he even knows now what hit him. Ouch would probably be the best word.
Unfortunately for Brentwood time was not on their side and although they sent wave after wave of attacks Chingford defended their lead valiantly and were helped by Chris McCarthy, who decided to poof around after a high tackle instead of getting on with is so Brentwood could take the penalty quickly, and held on for the win. A brave come back but hopefully the boys will be more awake for the Essex Cup Semi next weekend!
Soon after the restart Brentwood conceded a penalty on the right touchline and seemed to suddenly all fall asleep, wandering back ten like they had all the time in the world. Chingford used their initiative and tapped the penalty quickly, it got to one of their quick players and he had an easy run in under the posts. The conversion was kicked, 7-7.
Chingford were now fired up but unfortunately it seemed Brentwood were the opposite, again conceding a penalty in the Chingford half just after the restart and again falling asleep. Chingford again tapped and went, shipping it out quickly to the wing. The Chingford winger had enough speed to out pace the Brentwood defence and ran in to score. The conversion was kicked, 14-7 to Chingford. Half time came soon after which Brentwood definitely needed to wake up a bit, evidently had all stayed up the previous night to watch the dismal England affair until half past seven, way past their bedtimes!
However from the kick-off in the second half things got worse. The Chingford player caught the ball cleanly and ran through three ‘attempted’ tackles to gift Chingford their third score. The conversion was spot on, 21-7 Chingford.
Something dramatic had to be done and Coach Ian sent on James Paton at inside centre. This proved to be an inspired substitution as the first time Brentwood got the ball James came from deep at pace and took a pop pass from Stuart to go steaming through the Chingford defence like a high speed train. Nothing could stop him as he carried on charging through to score. Stuart kicked the conversion, 21-14 to Chingford and Brentwood were right back in it.
Brentwood were now piling on the pressure, desperate to at least get a draw and Chingford were stuck in their own half. Chingford then gave away a penalty from which came hit of the day from Carl Phillips. The penalty was tapped and given to Carl running on to it at pace who smashed into the first Chingford defender. I doubt he even knows now what hit him. Ouch would probably be the best word.
Unfortunately for Brentwood time was not on their side and although they sent wave after wave of attacks Chingford defended their lead valiantly and were helped by Chris McCarthy, who decided to poof around after a high tackle instead of getting on with is so Brentwood could take the penalty quickly, and held on for the win. A brave come back but hopefully the boys will be more awake for the Essex Cup Semi next weekend!
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