Harlow 0 Enfield Ignations 30

London Three North East League

Despite a considerable effort by some members of the team Harlow were outplayed by local rivals Enfield on Saturday. The Rams had some good scoring opportunities but were held out by a determined defence by the visitors who took advantage of the attacking moves they created and made their scoreline look even better by punishing some elementary Harlow mistakes.  For most of the first fifteen minutes Harlow had slightly more of the play and it looked as if it would be a close contest. Then however a long lick to the Harlow 22 saw Enfield follow up much quicker than Harlow and attack with numerical advantage. Harlow tacking was indecisive and lock forward Warren crashed in for a try. Five minutes later a second attack from Enfield brought a try from scrum half Piper, this time converted by full back Moore for a 12 – 0 lead. For the next fifteen minutes Harlow fought Hard to get back into the game. A long kick set a lineout on the Enfield 5 metre line and Harlow took the ball and attacked with a rolling maul. They were held off but four about 7 minutes launched a series of close quarter attacks using both forwards and backs. Eynon and Hawkins from the forwards and halfbacks Harron and McFerran were all brought down within a couple of paces of the line before a relieved Enfield cleared. Another very good attack saw the Harlow backs run the ball form midfield with Woodington just inches short of the line. On the point of halftime Harlow added to their own problems when a long pass was throw wide to a player with no support and three Enfield defenders closing on him. They easily stole the ball and their No. 7 ran in for the easiest of tries converted by Moore for a 19 – 0 lead at half time.

For most of the second half with the slope in their favour Harlow had much more of the territory and looked as though they might cut the deficit. McFerran kicked well to both corners and Harlow’s effective lineout put on a lot of pressure. Penalties conceded in the 47^th and 60^th minute however made the Harlow task even harder and a breakaway try on the 70^th minute took the final score to 30 – 0.

Next week Harlow are again at home to Romford & Gidea Park in what will be an equally tough game. Kick off will be 2.15 and some support would be very welcome.

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