Egremont take step to safety
Published at 11:07, Thursday, 01 March 2012
EGREMONT took another step towards safety in North Lancs Cumbria when they won 27-6 at Millom.
Already doomed to a quick return to the Cumbria League, Millom proved dogged opponents and were in contention for an hour.
Their spoiling tactics frustrated Egremont who only led 10-6 at the break but managed to pull clear in the final quarter of the game.
The West Cumbrians took the lead after only seven minutes when 17-year-old full-back Anthony Armstrong put in a great break to release centre Graham Temple and he finished-off with the opening try.
Young Armstrong, who dislocated his shoulder back in October, had an outstanding game and was rewarded with the man-of-the-match award.
But after that opening score Egremont struggled for a while as Millom slowed down the game to their pace. When they did manage to free themselves again Egremont cashed in with a second try.
This time it was winger Jack Kelly who finished off in the corner with a well taken try after some slick handling.
Before half-time Millom got themselves back into the game when they cut the deficit with two penalties.
Millom continued to frustrate Egremont as the second-half unfolded but they never seriously tested the visitors’ defence.
Gradually Egremont started to take control and the third try really killed-off the Millom response. It was a planned move from a line-out in the Millom 22 and Neil Richardson ploughed over.
Highlight of the game came on 67 minutes when Armstrong produced a moment of magic, beating four opponents on his way to the line.
In the closing stages Egremont added to their points tally when prop Phil Drysdale put in a strong break and replacement forward Mark Cottam was with him to take the pass and go over under the sticks. Fittingly Armstrong had the final word with the conversion.
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
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