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Late try double leaves Eccles without reward

27/ 3/2003

RU: North Lancashire One - Trafford Metrovic 24 Eccles 10 - ECCLES took on the league leaders in what proved to be a bruising encounter that in the end brought two late tries for a win that flattered the Trafford side.

The first half saw all the points go to visitors Eccles, despite Trafford beginning well and driving a maul half the length of the pitch. Eccles put in a succession of tough tackles to make sure Trafford were continually held up over the line.

Eccles began to assert themselves with the forwards playing an excellent rucking game and some hard running from the backs.

They took the lead from a scrappy lineout and Chris Hill scored under the posts.

The try was converted by Mike Ince, who added another three points from a penalty.

The Eccles men went in at the break 10 nil up.

The second half started badly with Cahill knocking the ball on from the kick-off.

Eccles conceded a try, though the conversion was missed.

Trafford's forwards dominated the rest of the half and a succession of driving mauls left the Eccles defence exhausted.

A bungled clearance from winger Ince gifted the opposition the simplest of scores. A couple of late tries gave the home side a flattering 14-point victory.