Broughton Park 1st XV vs Aldwinians — Match Report
Aldwinians opened the scoring after spending the first five minutes camped inside Park’s 22, applying big pressure at scrum time. That early blow sparked Park into life, and the next 15 minutes saw them play some excellent rugby—controlling possession, dominating territory, and testing the visitors’ defence, even if the final breakthrough didn’t immediately come.
Eventually, Park’s patience paid off with a well‑worked team try built on sharp interpassing. With momentum finally behind them, Park kept their foot on the gas and soon crossed again down the middle for their second score.
Aldwinians hit back through their powerful scrum, driving over to close the gap. Their pack continued to cause problems, and a handful of penalties from Park didn’t help matters. It wasn’t long before the visitors claimed another scrum‑powered try.
The second half began much like the first ended, with Aldwinians’ dominance up front earning them an early try after sustained pressure. Their scrum continued to disrupt Park, stealing a number of put‑ins and keeping the home side on the back foot.
Park eventually regrouped and put together a strong 15‑minute spell, matching the physicality and finally breaking through for a determined try. However, Aldwinians responded with a penalty that was safely slotted.
Park nearly snatched a late score, only to be cynically stopped—earning an Aldwinians player a yellow card—but time ran out before they could convert the opportunity.
Full‑time: Broughton Park 19 – Aldwinians 29
