Another great game of rugby and almost a fantastic comeback, but The Dogs have to make do with 2 points from their travels.
Quoted from Gareth Daniel’s Tweets- @Sale FC
Photographer: Chris Fell (Cambridge)
We’re underway at Volac Park as The Dogs play into a stiff breeze in the first half.
Cambridge start the game with fixed intentions as the first penalty of the game is sent to the corner, 20m out.
But it’s the Dogs who celebrate first with a wonderful break from Jonty Rawcliffe with fine support play from Patrick Ah Van and Fergus Mulchrone, releasing Jack Moorhouse to sprint in, 6 minutes gone. The Blood and Sand respond well as the ball is moved along the line to their speedy No.11 who darts in for a try
6’ TRY wonderful break from @jontyrawcliffe from halfway and fine support play from @Patty_AhVan & @FergusMulchrone releases @jack_moorhouse to sprint in pic.twitter.com/jTtwYSZHhT
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
With a penalty nudged through from the opposing fly half and a try scored, Cambridge increase the deficit 19 minutes into the game making it 17-5, however with this, the game begins to settle, and the on-field battle begins.
25’ play condensed in the middle third in the last few minutes as the dogs look to stem the tide @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
30’ skipper @Andy_Hughesy has taken a knock and is down on the halfway line but he is back on his feet a couple of minutes later @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
31’ the wind is definitely having an impact on this game as @Johnorugby10 struggles to find touch from the middle of the pitch @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
It’s only 15minutes later when The Dogs string together their first attacking platform in a while, and, after winning a 5m lineout the forwards batter the line before Matt Talaese gets over.
HT @camrufc 22 @SaleFC 10 the hosts have been clinical in taking their chances but, with the strong breeze behind them in the 2nd 40, this game is not beyond the dogs yet #cambvsale #onesalefc #Nat1
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
The Dogs begin the second 40 well as Chris Johnson kicks off high into the blue sky, with The Dogs immediately on the front foot with only a forward pass halting them in their tracks.
45’ the dogs continue to knock at the door but the hosts defence is holding firm at the moment @camrufc 22 @SaleFC 10 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
Great carries from Patrick Ah Van and Johnny Leota takes the Blue and Whites close, the ball is offloaded for Rhys Davies to scamper in- 49minutes.
The Blood and Sand hit back again as they go through phase after phase, eventually crossing for their 4thtry
Another Try, a fine finish from the home sides full back as he collects a kick on halfway, weaving his way through the defence ranks to score
The match is quickly getting away from The Dogs as the Blood and Sand score another try from incisive attacking play.
66’ the hosts are down to 14 as the full back is yellow carded for playing the ball whilst on the floor @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 17 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
67’ TRY from the resulting 5m lineout the pack drive for the line and this time it’s @TeamLeota at the back to touch down for the bonus point try @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 24 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
10 minutes left- can the dogs salvage more than just a solitary point in the dying embers?
74’ The Dogs have a lineout 35m out.
76’ TRY after winning the lineout The Blue and White move the ball quickly, Tom Brady makes a half break then offloads brilliantly for Jonty Rawcliffe to stride in. Johnson adds the extras.
76’ TRY after wining the lineout the blue and whites move the ball quickly, @tbrady14 makes a half break then offloads brilliantly for @jontyrawcliffe to stride in and @Johnorugby10 adds the extras @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 31 #cambvsale pic.twitter.com/a9YVEzt40O
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
Cambridge 37-31 Sale FC
78’ Penalty to The Dogs. Chris Johnson kick to touch 20m out. Come on Boys!
79’ The Dogs giving it everything, but we are penalised for holding on, we now have a stoppage for an injury.
FT @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 31 another great game of rugby and almost a fantastic comeback but the dogs have to make do with 2 points from their travels #cambvsale #onesalefc #nat1
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
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