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Cockermouth went into this fixture with an abundance of players and, after careful consideration, they took to the field with a good a blend of both youth and experience. As the players started the game it was obvious that the atrocious weather conditions were going to play a major part in how the game would be played.
It turned out to be an intriguing contest, Moresby attempting to play an expansive game, while Cockermouth were more content to play a tighter, forward orientated game. Playing with the elements, Moresby put Cockermouth under a tremendous amount of pressure for the majority of the first half but the visitors defence held out, Robert Hogan in particular, playing a major role in snuffing out many Moresby attacks.
On 30 minutes, a superb try saving tackle by Alan Denwood two metres out, appeared to have saved Cockermouth, but two minutes later, Moresby crashed over in the corner to score a well taken try.
Cockermouth bounced back and, sticking to their game plan; they continued to use their forwards to good effect with several phases of play leading them to within 5 metres of the Moresby try line. Moresby’s cause wasn’t helped when they had a player sent to the bin for persistent infringements around the ruck.
The pressure mounted on the Moresby try line but attack after attack was repelled, however, Cockermouth’s push to involve young players paid off when, on the stroke of half time, Brett Malloy scored a well taken try on his first team debut.
In the second half at 5-5 and playing with the elements, Cockermouth took control of the game and went on to score two tries in the opening 15 minutes of the half, on both occasions; it was Owen David who crossed the line. Cockermouth couldn’t go on to make the lead a more comfortable one and it was Moresby’s turn to take control, they scored a converted try on 60 minutes to bring the score to 15-12. Having got so close, they could sense victory, however, over elaboration in their back play coupled with Cockermouth’s excellent defensive qualities, ensured that the score remained 15-12 to Cockermouth.
Considering the power and speed of the Moresby back line this can only be described as an excellent win for the visitors.
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