Mar 11 - Chelmsford (H)

L 5 -26 Report & pictures attached

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Trojans put in a very creditable performance against the strongest team they have faced this season. Touring side Chelmsford arrived eager to get started after a convincing win over Newmarket on the previous afternoon.

Both teams agreed to play a game of 3x20 min periods and give as many players as possible some game time.

Despite a late night for the tourists it was Trojans who appeared to be half asleep when the game started and home supporters stood silent as Chelmsford quickly ran in two converted tries. Trojans defence still not awake had most of the defence out of position on several occasions but handling errors in attack saved the home team more than once until at last Chelmsford scored their third try in the closing minutes of the period. 0 – 21.

Stern words from the coaches and a couple of team changes altered the game completely and Trojans became a match for everything thrown at them. They also had several breaks of their own and an exciting period was not reflected in the score . 0 – 0

The third period was similar to the second but became more open as fatigue set in. Breaks from both sides were ended by outstanding defence until Chelmsford final caught Trojans slow in defence out wide to score their forth in the corner. Relaxing a little on their comfortable lead the tourists let Trojan forwards control more of the game and finally after a number of penalties got them close Setters got the ball down to force a second drawn period 5-5

Final score 5-26

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