Boro struck early within the first 5 mins, with Barlow forcing his way into the corner. Followed by a well struck conversion. Both teams continued to pressure, with possession constantly changing hands with hard work and occasionally silly mistakes. Boro were awarded a penalty for hands in the ruck but this was narrowly missed. The score remained 7-0. Shortly before half time, Coalville finally broke through to level the score.
The second half continued pretty much as the first with one sub made at kick off. A welcome return for McNamee after injury. He was replaced by Everett-Stewart.It didn't take long for Boro to score their second try. A powerful run from Chomik to give Biddle an easy conversion in front of the posts. Coalville struck back soon after with their second, only to be stunned with another great run from Chomik to score his second, Again easily converted, taking the score to 21-12. Several subs were made. Whittaker on for Everett=Stewart,Larder-Dyson on for Ryan, Peaty on for Salmon, Reeve on for Berry. The changes unsettled Boro for a few minutes thus allowing Coalville to score from a well driven pack but with only a couple of mins remaining, Boro settled the match with Etherington finding the corner. Final score. 26-17.
Credit to both teams for a very attacking and defensive match.
Man of the match was Chris Shousha.
Boro have a well earned rest next saturday. Next game is another tough challenge away at Hinckley on Sat 26th Nov 2.15pm kick off.