A battling display from Ballyclare ensured their progression to the third round of the Schools Cup following a 17 – 12 win against Royal School Dungannon.
Due to the early kick off at Ravenhill I was only able to cover the first half and even then I missed the opening score as Dungannon’s Patrick Foster took full advantage of kick off confusion in the Ballyclare defence to pounce on the loose ball and stroll over. Aaron Perry converted and Dungannon had a 0 – 7 lead before I’d decided where I was going to get the best light on a damp and overcast morning.
I duly plumped for the self same corner that Dungannon had scored in, light behind me and stiff breeze blowing directly in my face, but the bulk of the play took part at the other end of the field with the home side enjoying the bulk of possession for the remainder of the half.
However, defences dominated in a scrappy match and Ballyclare, roared on . . .
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