Ely Tigers Secure Hard-Fought 25-12 Victory Over Colchester IIs
On Saturday, Ely Tigers hosted Colchester IIs, looking to build on their previous week’s win. The match was played under extreme weather conditions, with rain, hail, sleet, and snow making play difficult.
First-Half Action
Despite the challenging conditions, Ely struck first at 25 minutes when Rhys Williams Goldman slotted a penalty kick to take a 3-0 lead.
Ten minutes later, Williams Goldman executed a pinpoint cross-field kick to Matt McCarthy, who secured the ball and scored. The conversion was successful, extending Ely’s lead to 10-0.
Ely’s momentum continued as Luke Turner’s speed set up John Surbey for a try in the corner. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but Ely maintained a 15-0 advantage.
However, just before halftime, Colchester pushed back, scoring a converted try to reduce the gap to 15-7.
Second-Half Standout Moments
Ely started the second half strong, with McCarthy crossing the try line again to increase the lead to 20-7.
Colchester applied heavy pressure, spending 13 minutes camped on Ely’s try line, but Ely’s defence held firm. A strategic restart allowed Joel Scott Paul to break free and add another 5 points to the tally.
Colchester responded with a late try in the corner, but they missed the conversion, keeping the score at 25-12. Deep into stoppage time, Colchester continued to push, but Ely’s defence remained resolute to secure the win.
Final Score: Ely Tigers 25-12 Colchester IIs
This victory sees Ely climb to 7th place in the league standings.
📸 Photo 1: Group photo showcasing the tough match conditions
📸 Photo 2: Scorer Matt McCarthy
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