Away Win Bonus for Midleton
R.Connellan Try, Pen, 2 Cons. D.Smyth, R.Smyth, P.Whelan,
G.Colbert, Try each, J.Holland Conv..
Previous league
results indicated that Corinthians had the ability to score tries but also
conceded many scores. So it proved at windswept
Playing with the wind, Corinthians were ahead after two minutes with a successful penalty from R.Connellan. Midleton responded quickly with a Damian Smyth try.
Heroic defence
curtailed Corinthians to one additional try during the remainder of the first
half which resulted from an unfortunate misplaced kick out of defence by
Corinthians led 10 pts to 5pts at the interval. Astute kicking by Jason Holland, using the wind to great advantage, gave Midleton territorial advantage in the second half.
An intercept try by Rob Smyth, deservedly made Man of the Match, set Midleton on their way.
Due to injuries to some key players Midleton had selected a much changed back line who showed no inhibitions by throwing the ball around with great confidence which resulted in further tries from Paul Whelan and Gary Colbert, the second converted by Holland had Midleton comfortably in the lead until a last minute converted try gave Corinthians a losing bonus point
Midleton team and subs on the 01-12-2007;
1 Mark O’Flynn
2 James Colbert
3 Kevin Brierley
4 Dan O’Connor
5 Aidan McCarthy
6 Peter O’Donoghue
7 Duncan Walker
8 Mark O’Connell
9 Rob Smyth
10 Jason
11 Brian Wall
12 Damian Smyth
13 Paul Whelan
14 Stephen McCarthy
15 Gary Colbert
16 Owen O’Shea
17 Robert Colan-O’Leary
18 Philip Morris
19 Philip Smyth
20 Donovan Gee
Next Saturday Midleton
will be severely tested with a home fixture against