Match Report

Neath 15 - Bridgend 16

The Gnoll, Sat 4th Oct 08 KO: 14:30

Neath v Bridgend
Saturday 4th October 2008

In atrocious weather conditions Neath opened the scoring with a try from number 10 Arwel Thomas, in high winds the assistant coach failed with the conversion.
Neath forwards worked hard, pushing the Bridgend front 5 all over the park. Captain Lee Beach crossed for Neath's second and Thomas added the penalty.
Neath 12 Bridgend 0

Referee Jon Mason issued a yellow card to Bridgend flanker Matthew David and minutes later Neath flanker Lee Beach taking both sides down to 14 men.
Bridgend added their first points to the board some 20 minutes in with a Gareth David penalty.
Neath 12 Bridgend 3

Neath looked to be in for their third try of the afternoon but Andrew Bishop's pass to Kevin James was forward.
On 39 minutes Neath extended their lead with an Arwel Thomas penalty
Half time score Neath 15 - Bridgend 3

A slip from Tavis Knoyle led to Bridgend crossing for their first try of the afternoon through Ryan Bevington, grandson of John Dodd.
Gareth David converted edging the away side closer to the blacks.
Neath 15 Bridgend 10

As the rain continued to lash down David added to his tally with a penalty, Neath 15 - Bridgend 13

Another David penalty put Bridgend in front for the first time, and Neath made a timely substitute by bringing on livewire Gareth James and backrowers James Merriman & Andy Llewellyn.
Neath 15 Bridgend 16

Bridgend continued to dominate the second half and Neath failed to get into their own 22 or add any points to the board.
Final score Neath 15 Bridgend 16