The match began with the opposition taking an early lead, scoring a try and converting it, followed by another converted try to put Jersey 14-0 ahead. Our side struggled to gain momentum in the opening minutes, but we soon found our rhythm.
In the 8th minute G’s got a penalty, just right of the uprights, which was just missed and bounced back off the post. After that we started applying real pressure. Despite some early setbacks, George Jones broke through in the 18th minute, putting us on the scoreboard.
As the game progressed, our team fought back with determination. Or Shay made a crucial impact at the 51st minute scoring from a driving mall, earning him the Star Player award for his performance. Paddy Shepherd followed up with another key moment at 61 minutes scoring a lovely kick and chase. James Griffiths continued the momentum at the 70-minute mark scoring again. Evan Gosling then capped off the comeback with a decisive play in the 77th minute.
Despite the strong second-half performance, the early deficit proved difficult to overturn. However, the team showed great resilience and skill, demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level. Or Shay’s outstanding performance earned him man of the match, highlighting his influence throughout the match.
Final Score: 27 - 17