Perfect Rugby Conditions.
At the end of the 1st half the score was Hartford 19 - 0 Old Gold. Hartford were using their superior size and pace out wide to burst through the Old Gold defense.
Old Gold, however, did have a competitive amount of possession and were succeeding in attacking the Hartford line - knocking one try on in the process of grounding.
In the 2nd half, Hartford presumably were resting on their 19-0 scoreline as Old Gold began bursting through a tired Hartford defense. Hartford was not tackling as well in the 2nd half as Old Gold were successfully driving forward and off loading in the tackle. In a one of kind feat (for me anyway) Old Gold scored a try while taking out the goal posts in the process. As the Old Gold player drove forward with two tacklers on him they collided with the goal posts which proceeded to split and collapse on the players - certainly not a safe scenario. Nevertheless, Old Gold scored the try on the try line in quite spectacular fashion.
It was remarkably similar to this:
Hartford scored 1 try in the 2nd half, Old Gold scored 4 tries. With 2 minutes to spare Old Gold had taken the score to 29-24, but committed a illegal zone entry penalty a few phases after the kickoff allowing Hartford to boot the ball into touch to end the game.
A well played game in great spirits.
Hartford: 4 Tries, 3 conversion, 1 penalty 29
Old Gold: 4 tries, 2 conversions 24
I also had a bad mistake early in the first half of this game. Old Gold made a nice break down the field to work within the 5 meter line in the corner. The 5 meter dash lines were drawn quite long and I thought he made it into the try zone, especially considering how he downed the ball. I signalled for a try, only to immediately realize he wasnt in the try zone. I quickly changed to a knock on scrum Hartford.....it raised a few questions from the players and sidelines...but play continued. I could feel the player's confidence in my dropping after this but I told myself to forget my mistake and move on. I am proud to say that I forgot about my mistake and moved on with the game.....refereeing confidently.
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