Match Report

Neath 14 - Swansea 9

The Gnoll, Sat 15th Nov 08 KO: 14:30

Neath Grind out another win against this time west Walian rivals Swansea.
3 penalties from Matty James and a try from Kevin James grant Neath a home win.
Swansea opened the scoring early on with a penalty from full page Nicky Thomas.
Matty James had a chance to draw the score level with a penalty but failed with the attempt.
However the whites 10 Damien Karauna was binned, giving Neath the extra man advantage. The St Helens outfit kept their composure and added to their tally with another penalty.
Neath 0 Swansea 6
With the ball in hand the blacks looked dangerous, several chances going begging after break from Gareth King and the Kiwi duo and Farrell and James.
Ultimately handling let them down and the half ended pointless for the home side
Half Time Neath 0 Swansea 6
Outside half Matty James opened the Neath scoring minutes into the second half with a penalty, to edge the Blacks closer to the visitors tally, he slotted over another penalty on 52 to draw the score level.
The kiwi had the opportunity to put the home side in front on two occasions with penalty goals, but both kicks went wide.
At the scores drawn level new blood was brought onto the Neath side in the form of young lock Haydn Pugh and hooker Jimmy Richards..
Matty James made the 3rd penalty count to put the home side in front for the first time in the game.
Neath 9 Swansea 6
Neath got the only try of the game through centre Kevin James, Matthew Jarvis missed the corner kick but the home support were pleased that Neath got a deserved try.
Neath 14 Swansea 6
In the dying moments on the match James Dixon added to Swansea's tally with a penalty.
Another pride restoring win for the Champions, final score Neath 14 Swansea 9