Junior Cup: Instonians 47 Lurgan 13

Instonians entertained Lurgan in the first round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup on Saturday afternoon at Shaws Bridge.

Report and images by Davie Hayes

Lurgan started of strongly with an early penalty but scrum half was unable to convert his first attempt but knocked over his second shortly after.

Instonians despite being under the cosh for the first 15 minutes started to show their class then they opened their scoring with a forward pack try that allowed hooker Neil Salters to push his way over for and unconverted try to take the score to 5 – 3 in Instonians’ favour.

Bevin Prinsloo increased the home sides advantage on the 22nd minute with a try beside the points after a stunning run that left a number of defenders in his wake. knocked over the extras and stepped up for a penalty towards the end of the half to give Instonians a 15 – 3 lead.

Instonians progressed to the second round of the Junior Cup following a 47 – 13 win against Lurgan at Shaws Bridge on Saturday

Lurgan had the final say, of the half, on the 40th minute when Nolan slotted a penalty from a difficult angle to take the score to 15 – 6 as the teams changed ends.

The second half kicked off and Instonians extended their lead on the 49th minute when crossed and he was followed by , Johnny Milliken and all crossed with Keane adding five from the boot to take the score to 40 – 6 as Instonians cut loose.

Lurgan’s Ben McIlwaine scored a fine individual try for the visitors.

Despite the lack of ball, Lurgan showed some serious determination when made a sniping run, fending off some big tackles to cross the line for Lurgan, the successful conversion taking the score to 40 – 13 with just over 5 minutes remaining.

Instonians, however, had the final say when Scott crossed for his second over to finish the game in style. Keen kicked the final conversion to see Instonians through to the next round after a 47 – 13 win.

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