Old Alleynian RFC vs deal & Betteshanger U16 01.10.23
Lions on top
U16’s won 13 - 5 in a tough game against Oa's
The first half was slow going with the visitor having the lions share of possession. Deal defence was on point with amazing play in the lose from our backs, causing problems for Oa's
Deal where awarded a penalty at 25 mins which captain Richard Keenan converted. To be Deal ahead 0.3.
Once Deal had settled into their game they got a quick try with wing Toby Groves going over for lions first try of the match.
Second half saw Oa's come out fighting with good pressure in the forwards pack.
Deal managed to hold their own for a sustained amount of pressure. Leading to a well worked try for full back Ollie Docherty.
In the final minutes of the game Oa's got a well worked forwards try. To end the game with the lions on top and a win in their first Kent league match.
Man of the match was ollie Docherty who play an inspiring game at full back. [RM]