Treorchy defied all the odds and thoroughly deserved to
defeat the favourites Bargoed and gain the Worthington Mid District Cup in a
rousing game played at Sardis Road, Pontypridd.
Bargoed’s season was probably their best-ever, but they had
gained no trophy and this looked to be their night.
But, The Zebras had other ideas and clever planning plus
some clinical finishing deservedly took them to victory and their magnificent
defence meant that Bargoed never came close to scoring a try.
Five penalty goals by fly half Josh Prosser was all that
Bargoed had to offer and though they led at 9-8 and 15-13, there was no
doubting it was to be Treorchy’s night.
The Treorchy fly half Celyn Ashton had a mixed night of good
goals kicked but others missed, including a close-range conversion, and he was
also yellow-carded.
It was scrum half Lloyd Williams who proved a deadly
attacker, scoring one and playing a large part in another try.
Premiership No 8 Craig Everett was brought into the Treorchy
lineup and declared player of the match, but Williams and the lively wing Peter
Hutchings were close contenders.
Ashton and Prosser traded penalties before centre Trystan
Lazarus ran in for a superb score only for Prosser to kick goals two and three.
Then a Williams break almost gained a try but quick ball was
spun for wing Andrew Mallin to score, yet Prosser put Bargoed back in front
with goals four and five before and after the interval.
Ashton returned from the sin-bin to place a penalty and
restore a Treorchy lead they were now never to lose.
Williams went away for a clever blind-side try that Ashton
converted and the latter placed his third penalty before Hutchings tore in for
a fourth and fully deserved Treorchy try
The Mid District Cup
was presented to captain Jamie Summers by Mr. Martin Anderson, Regional
Director of Molson Coors.
Scorers.
Treorchy – Tries: T
Lazarus, A Mallin, L Williams, P Hutchings. Con: C Ashton. Pens: C Ashton 3.
Bargoed – Pens: J Prosser 5.
Referee – Leighton Hodges (Bridgend).
Zebras rule.Ok?
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