Trafford MV travelled to Wigan on a wet day, hoping for an improved performance, and started the game well. Early pressure gave Trafford an attacking scrum close to the Wigan try line and with signs of things to come Wigan were driven backwards. Micah Dyos Micah picked up to power over close to posts for the 1st try of the game with Aaron Booth converting. Wigan quickly replied as Trafford's drift defence failed allowing the Wigan left wing to race away and level the scores at 7-7. Approaching the end of first half, pressure brought a penalty for TMV which was kicked in the corner, the resulting lineout maul saw the ball over the try line for hooker James Halsall to pop the ball down to lead at 7-12. Wigan had pace and ability in their back line which kept stretching the MV defence and two quick tries from the home side gave them a 19-12 lead at the break.
The second half was a tighter game, Trafford's scrum dominance continued pressing on the Wigan line. Wigan conceded a penalty and from the scrum Micah Dyos again drove over from close range. Aaron Booth added the extras 19-19. With 15 mins to go Wigan again moved the ball out wide and scored in the corner, too wide for the goal attempt 24-19. With great resolve in the final minutes, Trafford secured ball deep in Wigan territory and worked their way up field, eventually earning a penalty for a high tackle, and a scrum was opted for with the clock in the red. Again it was Micah Dyos crossing the line in the corner after concerted Trafford pressure to secure his hat trick of tries. The conversion just drifted wide to leave the final score at 24-24.
Aaron Fagan deserves mention for Trafford MV with a rugged defensive performance but Player Of The Match went to Micah Dyos keeping TMV in the game with a good hat trick of tries. This weekend brings a welcome home game with 5th placed Aldwinians visiting Trafford MV's MacPherson Park (M33 6LR) for a 2.15pm kick off.
Trafford MV's 2nd XV played out an exciting game at home against Blackburn which saw great defence from both sides cancelling each other out for the first half hour. Blackburn burst into life with tries either side of half time opening up a 0-10 lead. Trafford saved the best till last however and after narrowing the score with a converted try to 7-10 they then took a smash and grab opportunity to grab a try in the dying minutes, the conversion making the final score 10-14. The game was well refereed by Mr Wood.
Photo - Hat trick hero Mica Dyos - Photo Credit to Ian Rogers
Dates for the Diary
Friday December 5th - Gallagher Premiership Rugby 7.45pm - Bar open early doors 5.30pm - bring your mates in to watch the Friday Night game.
Saturday December 6th - 1st XV at Home vs Aldwinians in crunch League fixture - Show your support
Sunday December 7th - Sunday Carvery Food available Honey Roast Ham and Mustard / Buttered Norfolk Turkey Breast and Cranberry plus much more.
Tickets are now on sale from the Bar for our Christmas Party Night on Saturday December 20th at £10 each. Includes Food and Live Band. Limited Tickets so make sure you get yours early !
Saturday January 24th - Mum's and Babies Day - Soft Play / Party Box / Meet other Club Mum's.
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf
Tuesday / Thursday - Senior Men's ( Contact Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk) / Senior Women's Rugby Training
Tuesday / Thursday - Teenage Girls Rugby Training 6.30pm
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players aged 12 years and above welcome Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
