Mons 3 - Luxembourg 26
Weather: 2°. Rain and windy.
Pitch: Muddy
Kickoff: 13:30
Spectators: 19
Ref: M. Guns (*****)
Kickoff: 13:30
Spectators: 19
Ref: M. Guns (*****)
Luxembourg:
Last Saturday Luxembourg Cadets traveled to Mons for another game at the top of Division 2. Rain, cold, a strong wind and a muddy pitch were waiting for them. This and a Mons team highly motivated by the last results and wanting to show the heavy defeat in the first game was only an accident, made it clear since the first second this game would be hard work.
After taking the first impact of Mons and showed they can play "all seasons", Luxembourg went ahead on the score at the third minute. It started with a good move in the backs which sent the ball to the left for Christopher Rossa to be stopped near the line. William Dennis and Benji Simpson passed superbly and Matthew Hopwood found space between the centers to enter and score. Benji converted for the 0-7.
With the wind blowing in their back, Mons started kicking a lot and managed to put an enormous pressure in Luxembourg’s defense. The boys didn't get impressed, defended remarkably and all Mons could get was 3 points from a penalty at the 20th minute. Feeling the danger, Luxembourg started to alleviate pressure by being dangerous in counter attack. Near the end of first half the reward came with another try. Matthew recovered a ball in his half and slalomed for 30m in the middle of the disorganized defense. A perfect timed pass set Christopher free on the wing to score in the middle of the posts. Benji converted and half time arrived with the score at 3-14.
Correcting some mistakes done in first half and with the wind now in their back, Luxembourg dominated the second half literally parking the game in the opposition half. It was time for Mons to defend and they did it well till the 42nd minute when Lucas Lowther charged-down perfectly, got the ball and was stopped near the try line. Mons entered from the side in the subsequent ruck and from the penalty at 5m, Yannick Boone was stopped near the line but passed to Benji whom just had to fall and score for the 3-19. With the game under control and a comfortable score, Luxembourg waited for the end of the game keeping Mons well deep in their half. Just before the final whistle, Robert Irons caught a panic kick in the middle and went all the way to the try line. Benji conversion settled the final score 3-26.
In very difficult conditions the boys showed the stuff of champions. With an outstanding George Penn showing the way, all the boys played the game as it should be played and the spectator hardly doubt whom the winner would be.
With 4 points ahead on top of the league, Luxembourg Cadets are getting in a very good position for the promotion to first Division. Still there's a long way to go but if they keep the team spirit, hard work and humbleness they have been showing, promotion will not be just a dream.
After taking the first impact of Mons and showed they can play "all seasons", Luxembourg went ahead on the score at the third minute. It started with a good move in the backs which sent the ball to the left for Christopher Rossa to be stopped near the line. William Dennis and Benji Simpson passed superbly and Matthew Hopwood found space between the centers to enter and score. Benji converted for the 0-7.
With the wind blowing in their back, Mons started kicking a lot and managed to put an enormous pressure in Luxembourg’s defense. The boys didn't get impressed, defended remarkably and all Mons could get was 3 points from a penalty at the 20th minute. Feeling the danger, Luxembourg started to alleviate pressure by being dangerous in counter attack. Near the end of first half the reward came with another try. Matthew recovered a ball in his half and slalomed for 30m in the middle of the disorganized defense. A perfect timed pass set Christopher free on the wing to score in the middle of the posts. Benji converted and half time arrived with the score at 3-14.
Correcting some mistakes done in first half and with the wind now in their back, Luxembourg dominated the second half literally parking the game in the opposition half. It was time for Mons to defend and they did it well till the 42nd minute when Lucas Lowther charged-down perfectly, got the ball and was stopped near the try line. Mons entered from the side in the subsequent ruck and from the penalty at 5m, Yannick Boone was stopped near the line but passed to Benji whom just had to fall and score for the 3-19. With the game under control and a comfortable score, Luxembourg waited for the end of the game keeping Mons well deep in their half. Just before the final whistle, Robert Irons caught a panic kick in the middle and went all the way to the try line. Benji conversion settled the final score 3-26.
In very difficult conditions the boys showed the stuff of champions. With an outstanding George Penn showing the way, all the boys played the game as it should be played and the spectator hardly doubt whom the winner would be.
With 4 points ahead on top of the league, Luxembourg Cadets are getting in a very good position for the promotion to first Division. Still there's a long way to go but if they keep the team spirit, hard work and humbleness they have been showing, promotion will not be just a dream.
