MATCH REPORT

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL           20    V    49      CAMBRIDGE

                                      

Try: Evans, Winter, Farmer                                       Try: Morgensen, Bale, Howley-Berridge (2),

Con: Hawkes                                                                     Hunter, McComb, Hipwell     

Pen: Hawkes                                                              Con: Dimmick, Bale (3)                               

                                                                                    Pen: Dimmick (2)

                                                                                                

Attendance: 307

Ref: Charles Samson

BEES: Lowden, Sadler, Evans, White, Pons; Hawkes, Stajka; Long, Preece, Tau, Quarrie, Earnshaw, Brightwell, Farmer, Reeves.

REPS: Darkintis, Padian, Sammons, Winter, Nanci.

Man of the Match: Jack Preece - The captain started the game at Hooker but an early injury to Chris Brightwell meant a move to No.8. His presence in attack and his numerous turnovers at Cambridge rucks are the reason for this choice.

Try of the Match: Bees Third Try - Ollie Winter - After some territory domination at 15-42 down, it was good to see Bees play a move to put Ollie Winter in for his first try of the season. It showed the young Bee's determination to still try and pick up a try bonus point. Unfortunately after this 74th minute try and some more strong territory, we couldn't quite get over the line to pick up a point.

Moment of the Match - First try by Greg Evans - In a match where there weren't many highlights for Bees, their first try helped to get them back on level terms after conceding a try 2 minutes earlier. Unfortunately, it was at ex-Bee Will Lawson's expense as he threw a pass straight into Greg Evan's hands on the five metre line to run through under the posts.