Saffron Walden Away

A windy and muddy January game! this was a tight affair throughout . A solid start by SW saw EM defending well in their own 22. Opportunities for EM to attack were limited in the first half due to handling errors and good defense by SW. A rising penalty count against EM saw SW attacking regularly, but EM hold on to half time at nil-all. With the wind with them EM were able to pressure SW at times , but handling errors again let SW into the game. 10 min into the half saw SW put up a mid field kick which was taken at pace by Fahad from fullback. Running straight and hard, Farhad was able to round the winger and race down the touch line to score a wonderful try. Conversion attempt was unsuccessful. SW continued to press hard for the remainder of the match , but EM continued to tackle well and support each other in the rucks and mauls. Some good kicks and chase helped relieve the pressure at times and when the referee blew full time a relieved EM were deserved winners.A confidence boosting game for the boys.