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Kidderminster 8 - Droitwich 12

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Droitwich hung on for a hard fought win at Kidderminster Carolians on Saturday to keep up their title challenge in Midlands Division 3 West (South).

Some good handling saw John Critchlow make a trademark break from the centre to find Sean Walker in support. Steve Poke took the ball further to feed winger Simon Pearce to dive over in the corner.

The home side hit back strongly, using their dominant scrummage to take the ball to Droitwich, although good defence by Nick Godfrey and Matt Blackmore kept Droitwich's nose in front.

More pressure by Kidderminster, saw Droitwich infringe. The penalty was kicked to reduce the lead.

The second half began much as the first with both sides trying to go forward strongly, but neither side managed to assert any real authority on the game.

A good break by Steve Poke found Jon Andrews in support. Quick ball was then sent down the three quarter line for Walker to dummy his way over to score. Crucially Hughes added the difficult conversion.

Kidderminster came back strongly, using their strong pack to pin Droitwich back into their own 22. As time was running out the home side drove over the line to reduce the deficit to just four points. The final five minutes were frantic as Kidderminster desperately tried to find the winning score, but the visitors' defence held firm to record a hard fought victory.

The Spa side now focus their attention on their 6th round EDF Senior Vase clash with Devon side Cullompton next Saturday.

After the game outside half Duncan Hughes added “Kidderminster really threw everything at us today, but our defence was good and we took our chances well. We are all looking forward to next week's cup game.”

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