Plymouth A ………… 17
Cinderford………….. 10
A superb late try by Plymouth Albion fullback Tom Putt saw the home side win a fiercely fought and highly entertaining derby.
Cinderford were first to score after prolonged pressure in the Albion half. After 12 minutes, a failed clearance to touch forced a penalty for Cinderford, who kicked to the corner.
A catch-and-drive saw hooker Nathan Taylor crash over and Michael Austin converted.
Albion responded with a well-taken try. George Mills made a break to get behind the defence and quick hands sent Putt over in the corner.
Soon after, Albion were reduced to 14 men when flanker Torin Clarke was yellowcarded. After 34 minutes, a clever crossfield kick resulted in a 50/22 for Albion. The home side capitalised on a quickly taken line-out and skipper Herbie Stupple scored out wide.
The visitors started the second half strongly and another penalty enabled them to level through Austin. Great defence by Albion halted a number of attacks and a turnover deep in the Albion half created an opportunity for Craig Duncan. The winger broke free down the right and passed to Putt, who outpaced the defence to score a try that he also converted.
TEAMS
PLYMOUTH ALBION: Putt, Clement, To’a, Eastgate, Nowell, Jones, Oulton, Rukhadze, Salter, King, Clemson, Collier, Clarke, Mills, Stupple Replacements: Hodges, McGregor, Beasley, Groves, Duncan CINDERFORD: Adderly-Jones, Baldwin, Gladding, Forrester, Hendy, Boulton, Austin, Porter, Taylor, Knight, Hodge, Shields, Holliday, Fissenden, Hone Replacements: Brockett, Baker, Bennett, Angell, Williams
REFEREE: Matt Sharpe ATTENDANCE: 1,275
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