Poor tackling in the opening minute cost Bredon a 7-0 deficit as the Under 13s struggled to get a grip on the game. Bredon did attempt to get the ball wide but Heathfield's quicker centres again broke through and four missed tackles cost Bredon another seven points.

Fortunately Bredon began to take charge, a good tackle by Ballard and an excellent drive by the forwards saw Dominic Morris score the first try for Bredon and begin a renaissance for the U13s. Minutes later captain Pearce&May side-stepped two players and threw a dummy to open a channel and put the ball down under the posts. He duly converted and was back to convert his second when, on the back of a scrum 15m from Heathfield's line, Edward Bateman ran forward, shrugged off two tackles and touched down to make the lead 19&14. The game looked as if it was wrapped up when Adams slotted in a fourth try after some good handling by the backs but a five minute lapse of concentration cost Bredon the game as the opposition ran in two converted tries to steal the match 28-24

Man of the Match must go to captain Tim Pearce-May for his excellent work rate.

Match Report - Mike Carolan

March 2009