Match Report for Lytchett Minster 1 Vs Overton on 02 Dec 2006
Lytchett Minster Still Unbeaten
Lytchett Minster travelled to Overton at the weekend, knowing that a win would keep them in top spot in Hampshire Division 3. Overton were in 3rd position at the start of the day and hoped their home advantage would be the telling factor. However, Lytchett Minster put up a fighting performance, despite the blustery weather conditions and managed to fight back and earn a draw. The final score being 11 - 11.
Overton played with the wind in the first half and this proved to be a great advantage, as Lytchett were pinned in side their own half for long periods. Overton racked up 2 penalties and the score was 6 – 0 at half time.
The wind seemed to drop for the second half and it allowed both sides to show some of their attacking skills. Lytchett were awarded a kickable penalty following a run from fullback Scott Ricketts, which standoff Harry Boulter converted and the score was reduced to 6 – 3. Overton then went on the rampage through their forwards and camped in the Lytchett 22. From this excellent field position the Overton fly half powered over to score, however, the try was not converted, but the score had increased to 11 – 3.
This season Lytchett Minster have shown deep resolved and Saturday was no exception. Lytchett started to apply pressure, firstly through the boot of standoff Boulter when he converted another penalty from just inside the half way line. This reduced the score to 11 – 6 with 15 minutes to go. Lytchett continued to attack and were finally rewarded when Ricketts linked with Boulter and found a gap. This space allowed winger Red Baltrusis to round his opposite man to score in the corner. This tied the scores at 11 point all with the kick to come. Boulter came close , but added no further points.
The final 5 minutes were nail biting with both sides coming close. However, the game finished with the scores tied and both sides relieved that they had not lost. This results leaves Lytchett Minster unbeaten and in top spot in the league. Overton will have to settle for third position and hope that Lytchett Minster slip up.
Team: Lloyd, Poole, Deary, Ansel, Cormack, Gardener, Boulter T, Dennett, Bellamy, Boulter H, Baltrusis, Welford, Oliver, Fooks, Ricketts
